the scars you wear
emblazoned upon your heart
push you forward, yet drag the weight
of trouble seen
in ladybug red
galloping to freedom
storm clouds crying
on the detour around the dead
we all are drowning
even when it’s dry
raging scenery dancing in the mirror
time is an illusion to no one
fractions of love
never added to much of anything
but your kiss resting on my skin
brings daybreak near
a noose and a necklace
hung together in the closet of my life
racing to be worn
before the dawn
looking in your window 