Been taking swipes at phantom times
Ones I am sure to come
About sick kids eating their last meals
About fast mothers losing their religions
How many crooked teeth on the back of my neck
How many indentations on my bottom lip
Biting down hard just to feel nothing
Asphalt mouth seismographic apologetic
You’ll be the only one to speak on yr behalf
You are the one that will swallow a memory full of injuries
And you can share with anyone
It’s always been your strong suit
Well maybe it will be your downfall
What are you waiting for?
Take your hand off my mouth.
I am ready to scream quietly now.
