contort your stature.
avert your eyes.
love with your smile
but
not with your mouth.
teeter on bedframes
for lack of restraint.
hold yourself, dear
&
say no names.
touch
fine lines
but only dream.
dream of pressure
on your spine
&
cold hands
anywhere.
press lips
on broken bones
&
beg for attention.
clean your mouth out
&
don't speak.
nails to sheets
for you
wander
not
stray
reflect upon
lungs heaving
heavy
as
sin
&
untouchable.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020 at 1:11 AM UTC
contort your stature.
avert your eyes.
love with your smile
but
not with your mouth.
teeter on bedframes
for lack of restraint.
hold yourself, dear
&
say no names.
touch
fine lines
but only dream.
dream of pressure
on your spine
&
cold hands
anywhere.
press lips
on broken bones
&
beg for attention.
clean your mouth out
&
don't speak.
nails to sheets
for you
wander
not
stray
reflect upon
lungs heaving
heavy
as
sin
&
untouchable.
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