your view

you tell me the view is beautiful
you never want to leave
you tell me that I would love it

my shoulders still have bruises
you used my body as a ladder
climbing farther and father
I couldn’t see you anymore

you call periodically
telling me that I’m missing out
that I should climb up
but I will not use another
I will not use a body to climb up

I will not give someone the bruises I had
I will not make someone grieve love
 

little elephants

VT

YWP Alumni

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    you were obsessed with the taste of my lips
    you loved the smell of my perfume
    you said my eyes were beautiful

    when you left

    i wanted to cut off my lips and give them to you
    i wanted to give you my perfume
  • earthly pleasures

    maybe one day I will walk the earth again
    bare feet, the mud between my toes
    maybe one day I'll hold your hand again
    pulling you close to me
    maybe one day I will see your face again
    the one who taught me about love
  • the voicemail

    beep
    hello? are you there
    i know it said leave a message but i thought i heard a click like you picked up.
    maybe you didn’t and i’m spiraling
    it’s okay. i don’t know why i called but i miss you.