Wednesday, January 15, 2025

15 - Shot

Please don’t leave me terrified 
In the middle of the room
Wondering if it’s over 
All over way too soon 

I think you say you love me
With a gun between your teeth 
Threatened by the idea 
Of not knowing what it means 

I taste the metal stardust 
Bullet casing on the ground 
Was it my imagination 
Or did you just let me down 

Maybe I’m supposed to 
Trust the words you say
But what if all I’ve ever known 
Is the other way 

The sideways look of hope dear 
The subtle prayer for sound 
The dense amalgamation 
Of me letting you down 

For I’m the one who’s running 
Who’s truly someone else 
Who fakes a life so full
Of dreams 
I just can’t stand it 

How 
Can I ever fill 
The void deep 
In my gut 
The one that knows 
That I’ll fuck up 
Before you 
Take 
The 
Shot 

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