i fell for a man
in a dark cloak of
lies and sweet 'i swears.'
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you and i did wrong.
a child under the bed clothes.
how could you ask me?
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we run, you and i.
there are knives and a man with
his eyes on my throat.
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i miss your soft coat.
the black and white pantsuit that
always left me warm.
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fingers slick with sweat.
my mouth is dry and putrid.
my final answer.
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the end is only
a door to infinity.
i can close that door.

05/31/2004

Posted on 04/08/2006
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