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do not resuscitate
make no mistake
my dear
this little death
is love
in some tomorrow
the breathing machines
will yank us from here
whipping the march
of the living back into us
but here
tonight
you
are
in a body
that gods absurdity
can wrestle electrocuted simians
for the naming rights to
it's of no concern to me
this moment you're earth
iron and pebbles and carbon
and shit and stem and bloom
of every flower
fowl
and fragrance
and you're fucking gorgeous
I am made of rock stuff
skinned of less subtle leather
and my fur seems too big
for these city streets
It's clear
that I am meant to warm you
at least for
tonight
in this little death
when we tomorrow
kill ourselves back to life
let's tattoo "do not resuscitate"
above our hearts
my dear
this little death
is love
in some tomorrow
the breathing machines
will yank us from here
whipping the march
of the living back into us
but here
tonight
you
are
in a body
that gods absurdity
can wrestle electrocuted simians
for the naming rights to
it's of no concern to me
this moment you're earth
iron and pebbles and carbon
and shit and stem and bloom
of every flower
fowl
and fragrance
and you're fucking gorgeous
I am made of rock stuff
skinned of less subtle leather
and my fur seems too big
for these city streets
It's clear
that I am meant to warm you
at least for
tonight
in this little death
when we tomorrow
kill ourselves back to life
let's tattoo "do not resuscitate"
above our hearts
Published 9th Dec 2012
| Edited 1st Jul 2014
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9th Dec 2012 7:07pm
Great write lightbaron.. I really enjoyed it. Has to many great lines for me to single out.. Thank you.
9th Dec 2012 7:39pm
Anonymous
9th Dec 2012 7:12pm
Excellent write lightbaron...strider
9th Dec 2012 7:40pm
10th Dec 2012 00:11am
10th Dec 2012 00:37am
Thank you ms.caliban or always.
I like that, morbid romanticism.
I guess romance has been a tad morbid in my experience so far...havent found a better reason to get out of bed get though.
Thanks again
I like that, morbid romanticism.
I guess romance has been a tad morbid in my experience so far...havent found a better reason to get out of bed get though.
Thanks again
10th Dec 2012 00:15am
"little death"
Fabulous old expression isn't ? I have used it myself.
But I think your interpretation of it is better. :)
Much enjoyed
Fabulous old expression isn't ? I have used it myself.
But I think your interpretation of it is better. :)
Much enjoyed
10th Dec 2012 00:41am
You know what, that term "little death" tripped me up for a bit, knowing that it is a semi common phrase.. Ultimately figured I was over thinking it, and stuck with it, trying to deny any tied to connotation..thank you maggie
Anonymous
10th Dec 2012 1:40am
glad you stuck with "little death". the ending is wonderful. being someone who favors simplicity, I would personally say that there is too much density in between the opening and end that distracted me from appreciating those pieces fully, but I can totally understand how that is a personal preference. but either way, I'm glad I stopped to read this.
10th Dec 2012 2:32am
I am glad as well that you stopped by.
I will weigh the density question, as i'm sure there is some fat that could be trimmed....thank you for reading and commenting
I will weigh the density question, as i'm sure there is some fat that could be trimmed....thank you for reading and commenting
