I think I thought I saw you try
And still i reached around
And stuck my hands the pockets of my pants
And fished around for a mint

If it’s too late it’s too bad
If the sun comes up before I say this
I’ll just have to say it again

Ladle in hand
You cannot pour from an empty vessel
You can’t really own the land

There there
Truth and time lit me up like flare

Patience patience
Promises promises
Tsk tsk
Kiss kiss
Bend back
Like this

Two spines
One mine
Two flames
One light
All in
Fade out
Head down
Eyes up

Goodbye
From across the room
Fade into the curtain
Pepper black
Sun damaged view

You died
Before i had the chance
To pull you out and tear you up
And crush you in my hands

I can see your face
And feel the pulse in your veins
All the blood on your lips
Wild raspberry stain

For the sake of propriety
I will stop and feign
A tired breath and exhale

I’ve been around
In your thoughts and dreams
I’ve been behind the swinging doors
With the painted bee

Come and see
Taste the neck
And feel the sting