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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

A GLASS, DARKLY (II)


It’s your mast-lashed arms
your unstopped ears
and the sirens’ song

It’s strapping on a smile –
being strong for others til
you’re left with only yourself
– til
the edifice implodes
beneath
its own facade’s weight

It’s rituals and rules – your rent
paid straightway the cheque clears
to push
          from reach
that always beckoning
overdose

It’s holding on until
your fingers finally break

The voice that whispers
Fuck it –

jump



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