she chewed through my ribs
& attached me to wings
subsistent, pretending
I don't need a thing
she pushed through my body
propelling a shriek
her hand fits me close
& her sleep fit my sheets
but I'm done with she's perfect
I'm shrinking in blinks
& I'm sick of this
balancing stilts built on dreams
& I've stopped all this tripping
my shoes are on tight
but I'll
fall asleep
hoping
you slept good tonight
>|< Julie Butler