Notes About The Poem

language and lateness

I think the language of dating tends to be intentionally overeducated, because modern romance often requires forensic attention to fragments: eye movements, direct response or response delay and strategic silence.

The term ‘boyfriend’ is a deliberate allocation of trust.

Though we kiss for control with charming nonchalance,
it’s gritty and everyday, not decorative companionship.

He’s seen my worst screenshots

On another note..

I love staying up late at morning
I have vampire tendencies
that’s my frequency

Should I start to turn in earlier
or wait for school to begin
I’m that kind of worrier 
that’s the way my world spins
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A song for this:
Deny by La Sécurité
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Fallica Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 4:32 AM
"... decorative companionship." How old were you when you realized you had a talent for stringing words uncommonly used together? / Early voting doesn't open until 10/24. It's a two day drive to Atlanta. So the earliest I'd see my friend is 10/27 / 💛
Vionet Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I enjoy stringing words together, the talent is still up for debate. Ooo! Atlanta is one Halloween celebrating town!
Conn Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
How many times have you dragged Charles in to a (reputable) strip club?
Conn Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
So you’ve never seen a grown man naked and flaunting it. I believe you.
Vionet Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Strip clubs? Never. Bars, pubs, dance clubs and parties—multi-hundreds. 🙃
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