Flesh

I used to 
Want
Our sky 
Painted black
Mama said,
"Be careful what you wish for".

She worn't no lie.

I used to want
My sky
Painted black
Now I can't see.

That there ain't no lie.

God of "my"
Sky
Light my way.
Look through your eyes.

I lie.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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