for @eunyisadoran and her lovely work, “I got a feeling this will shake me down”
won’t you stay?
The papers cascade
And I show up late
These hues of lilac
They mix with red and black
Break my wings to teach me how to fly
Learn to smile when you make me cry
Sign your name upon my Cupid’s bow
Govern me from head to toe
I know I shouldn’t want you the way I do
I shouldn’t have agreed to this rendezvous
And I’ve never worshipped like this before
But if my halo breaks, then
Part of me won’t care at all
The smell of lilies
Vinegar and wine
You’ve got me giddy
With rules you’ve redefined
You crack the whip now
Showing no remorse
And I won’t question
The dangers in my thoughts
Break my wings to teach me how to fly
Learn to smile when you make me cry
Sign your name upon my Cupid’s bow
Govern me from head to toe
I know I shouldn’t want this the way I do
I shouldn’t lie here, prostrate before your shoes
And I’ve never worshipped like this before
But if my halo breaks, then
Part of me won’t care at all
“Disgusting,” they whispered, before rolling over and scooting back along the line of the wing. To get into a position where they weren’t so likely to end up with feathers in their nose again. Not to get closer to Gabriel.
Certainly not.
Gabriel smiled in his sleep, shifted closer.
I know I shouldn’t love this the way I do
I shouldn’t love or think of thanking you
And I’ve never worshipped like this before
But if my halo breaks, then...
I know I shouldn’t be laughing the way I am
I know I probably should give a damn
Even if love wasn’t in our plan
I want you to know that
I don’t want you to go.