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she tells me not to
change the record
then she sits on my lap
and her neck is endless
- I exhaust my lips

“I’m scared to stop
then you’ll leave”

then I’ll leave
then you’ll leave

so don’t leave
don’t try the lock
don’t leave

just lie still
count the times
the air conditioner
thumps on

but
but
but
I’ve got problems
we say
in unison
and light a candle for
our made up love
and the death it
suffered in the tub
in our arms when
we weren’t looking

she’s busting at the seams
and I’m dripping blood
and sweat
and spit
and she’s dripping blood
and sweat
and spit

don’t leave
don’t try the lock