I’m trying to medicate. Swallow my pity. Wish you’d stay with me. Tell me it’s easy. Cut me a bouquet. Don’t let go. Lace your fingers around my throat. Make it safe. I’m afraid. I swear I don’t believe in much. A halo below. A halo above. I’ve got your petal on the tip of my tongue. Call it a ritual. Call it protection. I’m trying to medicate. Erase my body. Replace it with anything. Place it beside you.
