patchwork child

live fast, die young

needing urges
something glittery sweet
fire throat or nose
'round the room goes

nothing more, nothing less
sharp inhale, ecstacy exhale
flashing neon lights
follow fading frights

noise or nothing
take my pick
whispers fall around
buzz stops the pound

live fast, die young
zipped up sorrow
chasing, reaching stars
can't yet drive cars

rhythmic falling
into empty slams
heavy eyelids fall away
inky murk to stay