The devil’s in my midst.
The grass was dewy. You carried me on your back. I could feel your heartbeat Through your shirt. I wanted you to be mine,
In seventh grade, I made you a po… But I tore it up into pieces Because it wasn’t good enough. In eighth grade, I made you a poe… But I left it under my bed
I cannot bring myself to cry. I can’t decide if this is a curse Or a blessing.
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,
He thinks I’m pretty And maybe too witty, That I was worth the fight. He claimed he’s so glad. I’m the best he’s ever had.
There’s always a morning, But there’s the night, too. Every faith has a savior, But the devil always follows suit. There will be spring,
Am I incurable? It seems so. I’m an incorrigible invalid Of the heart.
Oh, such a sweet fool. I once thought love Was reigning savior. So, so foolish. I once believed love
I live inside my head Where soft flurries spin, And there’s a rise of warm water b… I live inside my head Where spikes stick out
I can’t cease to think about him. His bitter way only warms my heart… He frightens me and excites me. He always heightens my senses. He makes my heart hurt.
If only My tears were colors. There would be pink on my pillow And green on my shoes. There would be red on the paper
Like Augustus, I fear oblivion When I should pass.
I dislike nothing more than Philosophy. How lazy.
I’m a good girl in the worst ways Most days. Some days, I’m a bad girl in all the best way… I’m pretty good,
