Someone doesn't have to die
For you to lose them.

Hard to miss, you can take me home.
I'd rather be anyone than to be alone.
Marlboro-stained teeth
have my lips controlled.
Don't mistake the chemicals
for our souls.

I move with the waters inside your ribcage.
Because when I drown in you,
it's the perfect place.

Softly, please, taking off our clothes:
I can see the kisses that have left holes.
You've been acid-washed
by love that wasn't stronger.
Take off your armor,
so you can stay here longer.

Your face is as cold
as the place I found you in.
You can let go of the hurt
trapped beneath your skin.

I keep warm in your fire that beats fast.
To be alone with you, it to be, at last.

Hard to miss, I will take you home.
You can be anyone, rather than be alone.
Remove your shoes, but not your heart.
You can stay here, as our world falls apart.

i see a shadow on the wall
-mine-
it's beautiful
and alone
and that's
alright

No interlocking of feets,
I shiver under my sheets.

No arms to hook on
No shoulder to lean on
--but I still hold on.
No nose to rub
No elbows to nudge
--I keep you in my garage.
No lips to kiss
No tongue to twist
--but somehow I still miss.
No one to meet
No one to beat
--I admit you are a need.

No interlocking of feets
I shiver under my sheets.