Just for a while

paper wings and messy things
broken glass and twisted strings
tie me up and wrap me in your hate
I won't cry for your mistakes

shattered windows
uneven fate
the smell of cleaner
and harsh brittle taste
of knowing you mean nothing

Desires well up inside
lower you broken bucket and dip into my heart
put me together and take me apart
dance with my day dreams
help me find meaning

there's nothing left
but ash and dust
so take my hand
help me smile
let me find light within your kindness

if not for forever
than just for a while 
 

Inkpaw

VT

18 years old

More by Inkpaw

  • The Boxes In The Corner

    Looming over your shoulders

    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

    Of an idea too scared to ponder

     

    Every moment that hurt

    Each minute that lingered longer

  • Inadequacy


    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


    I’m a child 
    Pretending that I’m numb 
    To escape the overwhelming feelings 

  • Paper Frogs

    Why

    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker