I…
I’m gonna write like you,
Use pen and paper
Like I never could my voice

All the morbid,
The cowering thoughts and opinions
I will hand them to you
Because I never could lend you my voice

I’ll occupy my words—
Character and author like I’ve always tried to be
Like you taught me

I believe I’ll let my words introduce me
To all the people I’ve known for years

I like to think that you had very little shame.
I like to think I’m going to bear the soul, that’s never seen daylight,
Just like you tell me I should.