i'm tired of being everyone's punching bag
learning to defend against the left jab
can almost predict the back stab*

my tyrant boss so incompetent*
unable to lead

peers who feel the need
to boast of themselves
voracious egos to feed

as i receive a mere stipend
for my efforts sweat and bleed

i'm bailing from this race
far from your lecherous reach
i stashed away a nest egg
built a fishing hut on the beach

there with my marked comrades remain
away from your weakness and condescension
we will all have our day
when you are called to account for

your sins
beyond mention

the demons don't come around much these days

ever since i figured out a way

to take back control

and keep them at bay

i was the perfect puppet
for many years
i made them so powerful
with entitlement and fears

we used to get messy
for huge chunks of time
now they think i'm lame
past my prime

the days are long now
filled with excruciating pain
but this is much better
than hooks in my brain

i do miss them so
oh yes how i mourn
their comforting lies
savory sweet to adorn

the demons don't come around these days

ever since the universe told me it was ok

to be at peace

with the mundane

completely oblivious
to the genius in their presence
unable to nurture
slow painful torture

tried to contain the brilliance
but lacked proper training
turned to medication
failed attempt at saving

without the proper tools
an exercise in futility
made to look like fools
their true vulnerability

completely oblivious*
to his sagacious presence
if nurtured as needed be
would it have ended
so tragically?

i'll hold you to it
the things you said
did you like my cooking
or just being fed?

don't give me hope
say ya never know
if they were all lies
they were pretty good
i suppose

definite denial
mixed with bullheaded-ness
the only thing i ever had a passion for
was loving you
it all makes perfect sense

just keep it to yourself
it's already too late
my brain can't differentiate
but it can perfectly perpetuate

worship her gradient
it's time well spent
she burns hot
don't need a blanket

snuggle like a kitty
falls asleep in your arms
not for long though
always sets her alarm

baby i got some killer breakfast burritos going on
eggs sausage ham potatoes bacon
just the way you like em
total gut bombs

can i have mine to go please?
i'll keep it in my pocket to melt the cheese

why you always runnin' around?
where do you have to be at 2am?

gotta spread the love babe
*i'm not just your gem