puzzle me this, mr. jigsaw:
when did you cut me down?
why did i step on your block?
if i did, why would i bow my head
and trade my peace to you
to be another piece of you?
i know the rest: i was born dead
and life is what you poured for me
a glass of bitter shackles and a path
of brittle bravery
i walk your walk, i talk your talk,
i wear your shirt across too much gut
and not enough guts
i bob my head to your tune,
my heart beats to your beats,
my addiction is your beast,
the monkey on my back called
fitting in