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that smile while

your backbone

peeks through your shirt

little mountains

void of rivers and firs

was what you wanted most

the feeling of your ribs

scratching against your mattress

I don’t blame you

baby

I let my bottom fall out

withdrew and named myself king of

moving on

it’s the same if you

squint

and forget who you are

well

tell me

what are you doing with your life

that crybaby savior’s gift

I see you’ve learned to

touch your toes

and your coworkers are impressed

my eyes roll to the floor

did I tell you

I must have told you

I’m starting an empire

from my bedroom

and my blinds are my first conquest

I have them

between my teeth and shake

until they break

and claim victory while

I bleed

watch the lights burn bright

I was supposed to kill my ego

bury it next to yours

but mine keeps waking up

asking for a coin in the cup

I oblige

why wouldn’t I

aren’t I a

no

no

you’re right

all my gold is dull

my silver full of nicks

and my room is bare

what is my conquest now

I can’t relate to anything

honey