Let my joy be a promise To my future self Who is so beautiful Even if she isn’t pretty.

You’re bleeding down my legs, Tangling me up in your fingers. I want to run my nails down your b… And sigh in your ear.

Don’t cry Don’t cry Don’t cry Because it’s your birthday.

Never give up on love, Though I’ve died a thousand times Just waiting. And I’ve hoped in the rain. So many times

Splattered you All over my body And flecks of skin Inside every crevice. I can’t get rid of you

Love is the sickness. Love is the cure.

Sam said, “Get over it.” As if I could Just climb a tree. Sam said,

The devil’s in my midst.

Wait 'til Michigan comes. I think I’ll wait 'til then. Think I’ll wait 'til I hear my co… Hear them loving me in Michigan. Think I’ll wait 'til I swim.

That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:

I’m silently screaming Alone in the bathroom. The tears of a sinner Won’t let my fears go. I’m suddenly drowning.

Last night, all I saw was Nancy. The way she cried when I held her… Like a fleshy cradle Around her broken heart. I saw her loving me

Last year seems years away. Last night seems lifetimes away. This moment seems like a dream.

You are the best thing Because things like that do not co… You are my moon and sun Because you make my days real. You are my best friend,

I dislike nothing more than Philosophy. How lazy.