hold me.

‘i’m suffering’

awakened;

what a formidable alternative

to death

subtleties weighing your whole being

an ideal only children could paint

with any sort of vibrancy

convince yourself you’ve held the secret

and i’ll signal the director: the cue

was missed.

multitudes rolled in sushi blocks

it inspires, i suppose

rounded corners and 

there’s a piece to us all

a protesting hinge

that slams the door on circumstance;

i’d be delighted if you said

limbo is nothing more than

contemplatory religion 

cold as it is sensual. 

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