Self control is like
A straightjacket of emotions
that run amok—
When I spoke to you
of love and trust
and about the price of tea
in China
and about the carnivorous plants in my country
You smile patiently and
patted my head
like you would a child—
And all I can think about is
how different your face looks
in the dark
with my fingers
wrapped around your neck.
Mar 19
Mar 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
Self control is like
A straightjacket of emotions
that run amok—
When I spoke to you
of love and trust
and about the price of tea
in China
and about the carnivorous plants in my country
You smile patiently and
patted my head
like you would a child—
And all I can think about is
how different your face looks
in the dark
with my fingers
wrapped around your neck.
