i recall a time when the magnetism wasn't so amplified
an electric current striving to be grounded
among a million reasons why up and down shouldn't matter

the replacement of denial is desire
creeping into my room
my oblivion wounded and broken
chasing away pieces of a conscience
i forgot about years ago

bruises turning blacker
arizona skies turning bluer
and the clocks ticking is becoming
too melodious, rhythmic, almost tantalizing

secrets scratching at the surface
of yet another, more obvious
mystery, giving answers and no questions.

i will not be taken advantage of.

01/01/2002

Posted on 03/07/2010
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