Bodies in My Closet

XCV

The sappy popular songs
that reminded me of you.
I don't recall the curve of your nose,
but the change of pitch in your voice
because your throat is tightening up,
due to my tone changing,
will always make me freeze over.
Handprints left on your neck,
makeup and tears smeared on my pillow.
Hydrogen peroxide for the stains.
Gasoline and a lighter to burn it away.
Alcohol, uppers, and clouds to forget.

- Slit Her Neck While She Kissed Mine