Switch
Shy away; girl at play
electric candle light doesn't flicker
you could only turn it off
but then girl, you'll be dark
stuck in mist that is your trouble:
thoughts of love and seeking double
One that's here to stay and watch
and another for you to use and toss
Shy away; girl at play
electric candle light doesn't flicker
you could only switch it off
but when the light comes back and blisters
Of the heat that steams off the floor;
dirty underwear builds in corners
stained with both felt good wrongs
Choose a mister wicked sister
'less they both switch you off...
Copyright © Jessica Arteaga | Year Posted 2010
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