a quad of quatrains

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Suffocating on the solid air that separates us into solitaires,

My heart beats for you, and beats itself to death for you.

Wrapped tight behind a curtain and too entitled to burn it,

I vexingly attempt drawing breath through a cigarette.




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Abuse me til’ I bleed

I’m in need of your amusement,

You make me feels so broken

When you show me all your bruises.




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Seldom sleep expels the monsters 

Speak in spells to keep them busy

Tizzy swiftly dominates

Pollinates the ashtray saucer.




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Acne'd arm a vestless sleeve,

The harm of red dread memories.

What chill pill swilled will best reprieve

From karma's fill til' head at ease.




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