They told me to battle my demons
so my angels can make a presence.
Is this true?

They told me to settle
so my age doesn't leave me alone
Is this true?

They told me to value myself
so my perceivers value me.
Is this true?

They told me to love responsibly
so the right lover shows up.
Is this true?

My mother warned me about boys* like you
with no caution sign
but only a pothole  
ready
for you
to
f
a
l
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_____
as -- they -- drive -- off
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I e(x)
aggerated the relationship
it lead me to the reasons wh
(y)
it (z)
igzagged the way it did

Hello, I am
"whatever I feel when I am with you"

I am a hoarder
because my own memory
fails me

Forget I love.
Love, I forget.

I felt so much better after I vomited you in every stanza.