—-delve into the abyss of my ribcage and find yourself at peace. call the blood ruby-red and the bone fine-china; the liberty of your delusions will come to full fruition in the domain of my soul. this deception is my best bet, holding your mouth to mine in hopes that the air i'm inflating your lungs with keeps you from understanding how well you could breathe on your own. it's easier with me, don't you see?

my cruelty is painted with want. i cannot separate them, i am gnawing on your leg, but you are the one refusing to feed me in the first place. don't you see? 

you should swallow that bitter feeling that encourages your disobedience; we will consume ea h other in the way all animals do, one of us is a wolf, the is elk, but the wolf becomes worm food eventually, doesn't it? wouldn't we just circle each other forever? venus flytrap and fly? there is an orbit that becomes us, a darkness that you cannot leave me alone in. it doesn't have to be this way, can't you see? can't you delve into the abyss of my ribcage and find yourself at peace?

what, is my grief not enough, is my love not enough, do you want the rest of me too? my arms, skin, your very own pound of flesh? i won't give it, i won't. not unless you swallow me down, bitter taste and all. 

deal with the devil, deal with the devil.

hand to hand. skin to skin. mouth to throat. teeth, teeth, teeth; some things were only ever there to hurt. will you wear my bite marks like a necklace or like a collar? am i a gift or a burden. would you get on your knees? would you? 

darling, darling, darling; i'm only angry because i care, won't you let me care?