Up

Pull me up, pull me up,

Because this is bottomless

and undetermined. 

I don't like surprises, 

and I don't like questions 

so the longer you leave me, the faster I fade. 

Pull me up, pull me up, 

from the ground I can't gain, 

and if you feel like being merciful, 

I could use a little compassion. 

Do you feel like loving today?

Or is it a burden you wish to cast off?

Pull me up, 

unless you plan to repeat this process, 

then in that case

don't waste your time. 

I wouldn't want to cause you to make the same mistake twice...

Red Shame

Paint brushed cheeks,
Fire-engine red,
Counting stones on the ground,
Eyes averted.
Keep it up, keep it up,
Shame never worked so well!
You wonder what's stopped you,
From trying this before?
A sense of indecency perhaps?
You tell yourself no.
Words drip from your lips,
Casting a shadow,
Crushing your victim,
Building your pride.
Keep it up, keep it up,
Glory only lasts so long,
Pride won't keep you warm at night,
And soon enough,
Even cruelty will become boring.