transparent people

girls

we were always more than girls.
we were flames, that refused to go out
no matter how much was dumped on them.
we were reckless, putting our unquenchable need for freedom
before our own health.
we were broken, not completely whole,
but good enough to stay alive.
they were always more than boys.
they were cologne drenched fingertips grazing unaware skin.
they were spiked hair and closed eyes.
they were smooth words and the constant need for someone new.

we were dangerous and we were free,
but oh baby, we mixed so well.