these florescent lights {ryan, let's blitz dear}

Elle Kyser

Florescent light burns blazes on retinas,
she paints neon streaks through every blink;
it glares luminosity, luxurious lies for those who starve.
feelings flare

with

every stab of this artificial sun

it's enough to twist a mind,

oh god, who let this monster escape?
the one who only wants to drink who only wants to smoke who only wants to set something on fire

who let the monster follow her to her room and scream his serrated words
dig into the blades of her nightmares
drunk with his own comfort

i miss the ashes, ma, i miss your miracles
you cured him, she said, you curled his toes so he forgot me

forget me forget me forget me forget me forget
i want only the freedom the bird's flight offers
i only want you

COME BACK TO ME
COME BACK TO ME
COME BACK TO ME
COME BACK TO ME
COME BACK

i am not bleeding, i am alive with your memories.

and now, i'm stuck, stuck under these lights
with a girl whose name reminds me of queso
god i wish i could eat some melted cheese

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