This lonliness haunts me
My body feels old and wasted
Though it was never used
I feel hungry and consumed
Often the flame licks at my heart
My thighs tire of thier lack
Of being able to find work
My finger tips scream to touch
You walk by me again
Without a smile or a glance
My shredded heart falls apart
I ache too much to cry
Often this impending doom is my
Only friend and confidant
My fingers are dying and my hands
Clench the parts of me that are
Coming undone
I must find away to get myself together again
If only for today.

09/12/2002

Posted on 09/12/2002
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