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I Couldn't Write. And Then Suddenly I Could Again.Can you see the heaviness in my eyes? / Is that why you go? / Too far gone to be saved.
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Dec 3, 2013
Shroud*“Remember thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return.” Genesis 3:19* / The air has a texture / thick and hot in my nose
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Jul 19, 2012
If Janus Could Talk, He Would Sound Like...UsMouths are not used for communication. / Rather they add to all frustrations, / Allowing lies, guile, and machinations.
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May 18, 2012
Nocturnal PreyDon’t follow me in the car, don’t tell me who you are. / Don’t whisper in my ear, just to watch the fear / spark up in each eye, just because I’m scared to die.
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May 18, 2012
Word PlayIt's interesting how "I love you," can sound like a curse, / not wrapped up in the honeyed interior of love sonnet's verse. / Spat out like a viper, ready to feed:
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May 18, 2012
The L Word and Other Loathsome LyricsLosing a lot in leaving here. / Letting go each time at liftoff, / Learning loving you is the longest lane I let myself allow.
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May 18, 2012
Thank YouSometimes I worry / that our differences outweigh / the similarities.
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May 18, 2012
Hollowed OutA black hole looms / and my worst fears are realized. / I don't have
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Mar 25, 2012
ElegyThe veil is drawn now. / How I wish it was ripped instead. / I'm reluctant to believe in the light...
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Mar 25, 2012
States of MatterI'll never forget the sight of you. / I wanted to liquefy the moment / and drink it in slowly.
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Mar 25, 2012
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