by phoenix | Oct 17, 1999 | Poetry, Uncategorized
He died as he must have lived Curled up on the footpath quietly While cars and people passed by Sparing only vague pitying glances But definitely no small change. He’s peaceful — you’d think him Asleep if it weren’t for the blood On his temples and...
by phoenix | Sep 24, 1999 | Poetry, Uncategorized
Mercury is lighter than each breath I’m banded by metal pincers Yet strangely I crave pain. I want to crawl into a small Space and be hurt Badly By someone merciless So that I’d feel justified in crying. I’d feel safer Somehow Waiting for the next...
by phoenix | Aug 7, 1999 | Poetry, Uncategorized
watch me walking down your streets i’m in your veins down there’s the duplex I lived in 9 years ago, deep in your belly, under your skin, damp and cold but carefree. up there’s the terrace where I came back to you and you punished me for leaving...
by phoenix | Aug 2, 1999 | Poetry, Uncategorized
so, I refuse to tick your box even though I might tickle your fancy. It’s enough. You roughly hand me my coat As you fail to handle my desires. If only it was as easy as that, Simple as I’d ease my fingers Into you — I’m sure you’d arch back...
by phoenix | Aug 1, 1999 | Poetry, Uncategorized
She’s suffocating in the midst of red blown glass each breath shatters silence crazed chaotic edges her balance is delicate, sliding insane she slips into madness and elegant pain You fail to fathom her purposes absurd outbursts and alienation your inflections...
