smile josephine
i created you to remember
me. didn't mean to throw you
for a loop but we both know i can
sit still for a very long
time. i'd give you my arms
but they are mine and i feed
you violence anyway. it doesn't

mix well and also, legs would only
allow you to run. i will keep
them from you, secrets. too.
it is quieter
here. i will breathe for you
and talk for you. you can have
my better nightmares. you can
have most of my memories. the
unpleasant ones that i can no
longer sleep with. you can have.
i will hold you. i will tell you
it's ok. i will lie to you like
they
have lied to me.
and you
will love me for it.

josephine

you will love me.

03/10/2003

Posted on 03/11/2003
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