In a Constant Flux

Up.

Down.

Up.

Up.

Up.

Down.

Down.

Up.

Up.

Down.

Down.

Down.

Up.

Down.

Stay.

I was dreaming of death. In my nightmare of life. Taking a smoke break. Smashing the
clock. Making small fires and walking away sipping water. Letting go. Jumping in. Sneaking
cautiously. Smelling the air. Murdering my spies so I alone know. Patiently lying...
breathing in and out. One breath. One shot. Focusing. Pulling the trigger. Being the
spade. Don't want you as my friend. Just want to feel your shape once more. Your breath is
gone. Mine remains. You die. I live. My nightmare of you in Heaven in your dream of me in
Hell. I wait. I breathe. I wait... for the chang
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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