I followed you out of the picture,
our subtle breakdowns, anti-matter,
too drunk to function, too vibrant to sleep.
The tables were numbered when we sat to eat,
uniform plates, revolving staff, doors open
to the public, red wine on tap.
I met you in the bathroom, venetian white,
***** on your sleeve, tears in your eyes,
love on your tongue – an emptied stomach.
I know I can poison you with words,
stop your taste for wine with a kiss.
I followed you to the open grounds,
pollen thick in my lungs, the wind ate sound,
removing all history: you and me, you and me.
The fountain turned copper with generosity,
faded queen, bottle-cap fraud; crowds took us
to alleyways, to your opened front door.
I met you in the kitchen, synthetic white,
heart on your sleeve, *** in your eyes,
tongue upon tongue – truth amongst lies.
I know I can save you from endless distraction,
this need for a fiction; this want for an action.
Jan 8, 2015
Jan 8, 2015 at 6:53 PM UTC
I followed you out of the picture,
our subtle breakdowns, anti-matter,
too drunk to function, too vibrant to sleep.
The tables were numbered when we sat to eat,
uniform plates, revolving staff, doors open
to the public, red wine on tap.
I met you in the bathroom, venetian white,
***** on your sleeve, tears in your eyes,
love on your tongue – an emptied stomach.
I know I can poison you with words,
stop your taste for wine with a kiss.
I followed you to the open grounds,
pollen thick in my lungs, the wind ate sound,
removing all history: you and me, you and me.
The fountain turned copper with generosity,
faded queen, bottle-cap fraud; crowds took us
to alleyways, to your opened front door.
I met you in the kitchen, synthetic white,
heart on your sleeve, *** in your eyes,
tongue upon tongue – truth amongst lies.
I know I can save you from endless distraction,
this need for a fiction; this want for an action.
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