While you were gone, My childhood dog died. I wept for both of you, And I felt like a corpse. While you were gone,

He helps her with her blush. She’s surging red, Velvet and soft like a rose. Her mouth’s gone dry With his wind.

In my house, You don’t ask questions. The whispers from mom and dad Signal you to a hiding place. In my house,

I was born of the Virgin Mary, Given life to rid earth of evil. Blood on my hands, Dirt on my hands, I’m akin with Christ Himself.

Like Augustus, I fear oblivion When I should pass.

She has the piece that holds it al… What was revealed to her came slow… When it all comes together, it’s l… When it all falls apart, it’s dead… One little lie can tear a family a…

That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:

Let my joy be a promise To my future self Who is so beautiful Even if she isn’t pretty.

I could hop on a train. Grow akin to the screaming and whi… Where would I go? Far from here, from cold. Tell my parents my love,

I had no right To fall in love with you. All those times I promised you That I’d never fall in love again Were lies because I fell in love…

What you meant– What I meant When I said, “I love you.” What you meant to me Wasn’t what you said

Last night, all I saw was Nancy. The way she cried when I held her… Like a fleshy cradle Around her broken heart. I saw her loving me

Nobody can see the darkness in me, And when I go deep, I bring a flashlight to slash thro… The dark. I once used to frolic in light,

Don’t cry Don’t cry Don’t cry Because it’s your birthday.