I am the devil with kind eyes
and good intentions
I am the demon determined
for joy to hum on my lips
while I lead you to slow sorrow
I am the blackened water
that closes every throat
and still hopes to bring life
The only possessions of mine
bigger than the burden on my back
are the denial on my tongue
and the blood beneath my nails
Oct 29, 2012
Oct 29, 2012 at 8:58 PM UTC
I am the devil with kind eyes
and good intentions
I am the demon determined
for joy to hum on my lips
while I lead you to slow sorrow
I am the blackened water
that closes every throat
and still hopes to bring life
The only possessions of mine
bigger than the burden on my back
are the denial on my tongue
and the blood beneath my nails
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