In my daydreams, I used to be an acrobat, Flying through air Into capable hands. In my dreams,

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

I’m falling apart beneath my smile… I grapple blindly for a rope To save myself from rising waters. I come up, lungs full of despair, And my parents cover my mouth

Like Augustus, I fear oblivion When I should pass.

I find it funny That I raised myself From the cradle To the grave. I never got a chance to be a baby.

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.

Moon up, Pants down. I said no. His body said yes.

The grass was dewy. You carried me on your back. I could feel your heartbeat Through your shirt. I wanted you to be mine,

Someone’s teaching me to give up. It’s like unrequited love, But we’ll break up in the end. I’m showing myself to give up When I see how I fall asleep in c…

With him, It’s like there were no scars. There are no sheepish looks No burning shame. There was no John

I live inside my head Where soft flurries spin, And there’s a rise of warm water b… I live inside my head Where spikes stick out

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

I came back from a mortal hell, But on my way home, I saw no white god, And I saw no golden spirit, And I saw no true son.

Oh, such a sweet fool. I once thought love Was reigning savior. So, so foolish. I once believed love

While you were gone, My childhood dog died. I wept for both of you, And I felt like a corpse. While you were gone,