Kate McGorry
Were you waiting Within the arms of the abyss. In the shade of war; like the othRomel Martinez ers By the numbers – strict and Keep your head up is what you pressed for time – said. Bathed in lies, I’ve tasted the Learn how to jump, I’ll catch nectar you. Of your youth. You can trust me! I’m the heart And what did I expect? Of your soul – the seed of I never believed in the afterlife – Your body. Nourish me, Only in you – you were too real. For I need life. No, you were a dream. The others believed in me – A fantasy I could inhale – run See how they turned out. through Begging me for more. With ease like a mercurial river Turning on themselves towards of regret. Totality I trusted you – I swore to you. I jumped – Never landed. You told me to jump – one life I don’t remember you there. to live. I’m here now. My chaste enveloped by hunger.
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