12/06/2010

the usual

a crowded street of strangers

framed in unflattering light and weather.

they will never look better

individual epitomes of perfection

physical embodiments of my prescription

angelic or damaged, saint or sinner,

yet another antibiotic for this sickness


see, i have these demons

that enflame your flaws

irritate your skin and tighten your throat

leaving you with stuttered responses

voids, gaping holes in your body

a highlighter of negativity


moments later there are no strangers

simply rain clouds dissipating

raining tears falling short of their targets


the next morning there’s

a chilling comfort in being alone

when it’s all you’ve ever known

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