Something Left Undone
there is something greater than my sadness,
there is something bigger than my sins,
Family Pictures
I want to be in your family pictures, i want to be in your family pictures… in the background, on the side, anywhere is ok with me … i just wanna be your family.
Nuthouse Ramblings
In the Nut House, Again. Always the same … I’ll get better one day. but my questions remain: what will become of us? Will you die by his side? will i die as alone as i’ve always been? And how you fill my thoughts! warm milk and honey, affections gentle: fingers on my ears. There’s … Read moreNuthouse Ramblings
For Pedro Altemirano
indent, indent, indent! make space for yourself. elbows out! eyes shut! spin, spin, spin! make space for yourself! All the keys pressed, chaos reigns in a trance! Make Space For Yourself!
The Loving Void
we didn’t last a year before breaking down: deceit, bandwidth, time … all the best reasons; the reasons are irrelevant, oddly enough. the void they leave behind still loves me… much like Jesus, I suppose. i take the void to bed, i offer to be the big spoon. i kiss the void gently, barely a … Read moreThe Loving Void
So What?
so what if i’m a fucking drunk!? You would be, too, had you glimpsed God’s face only to be so frightened, you ran away from love. so what if i’m perpetually afraid?! You would be, too, if your peace came from the sounds of cars crashing and knives being sharpened.
Animals at Breakfast
Crows, rabbits, and storks – all around my hospital bed. I’m almost 50, but I’m in the hospital with a broken leg and I’m 14 years old, again. I ask the crows, “what the fuck is going on?!” I’m desperate – I can’t breath, the words are dry, my skin feels like it’s on fire, … Read moreAnimals at Breakfast