twisted

I have a way

of twisting

lust into love

fake into fate

butterflies to entire lives

and still feel surprised

when I go to cash in

and still

come up short.

-

I have a knack

for mistaking

pain for pleasure

sex for forever

mean for misunderstood

and still feel misled

when I show up unannounced

then you’re gone

and i’m lonely

it’s okay,

love me never.

-

I have a dream

one day they’ll stay

work through it

go through it

and find home

in the mess

I want together

my life and us too

wandering slowly

through winding roads

you’re mine and i’m yours

I want

nothing less.