she had bullets in her mouth her words a loaded gun but she didn't want to hurt you. so she kept the words that she didn't say wrapped around her neck like a python. yet she wore it like a jewelry. beautifully, letting it choke her to a deep sleep. her head tilts back. her eyes widen. but she wouldn't let anything touch you. the snake slithers up her chin, still enfolding her, clasping her bones together. he tips and toes right to her ear and whispers she's beautiful. despite her slowly beating heart, her mouth opens.
she tells him he's beautiful too
- regret
