Forked Truth

A mangled man's
remains,
remain dismembered.
Scattered limbs 
laid amongst the
litter.
Littered
ligament lies
amidst tense 
muscle,
resting cuts
lay tender.

I really
try to not
remember.

This I
wish I
was lying about.

I can't
I magine
mans lying about.

Torn asunder, ripped
apart by chainsaw
teethed razor.
Rehearsed excuses
always sound best
on scratch paper. 

Throw it away or 
save it for later?
From behind ear 
whisper bubblegum's 
last flavor.
Hope all is better
before a blue
member come rapping 
upon thy chamber.

They won't just go away.
It's best to 
answer, then 
answer what they ask.
Then they'll leave you 
alone.
To go
about your day.
left in disarray,
disagree met dismay.

Where is the 
line that
compromised game 
last time?
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