i can feel life now

even after it dried, the blood felt hot and
sticky with anger
on my face and my hands and

still their power took nothing in return

what am i to justify? what am i to keep for my own?

this is why i never talk

this is why you say, see change
so just take my non-commission as what it could mean

that there's much more just under my tongue

(like there always was) aching
for escape

where i can finally say
that i've done this and been right about it

or there is reason beyond something seemingly desparate

but if i see such scarce understanding, and such
non-chalant forgery

what else am i to expect when some of my feelings "should" be balanced?

it's all taken and i still feel
plain-spoken in my acting

but understanding is within reach
perhaps years
but they'll see it

08/24/2005

Posted on 08/25/2005
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