Gnéis

Innocence is drowned

in a sea of

alcohol

blood

sweat and

juices.

Tears and flesh

folding to fit

into the mold of Adulthood.

A little more here, a little less there.

Straighten this,

shave that.

Do what you must,

never

be fat.

Eat me.

Drink me.

Throw me up.

Do what you can.

It’s never enough.

Some will live, some will die,

just don’t let them see you cry.

And tell all the girls

with their big blue eyes

all their favorite petty lies.

Line your eyes and paint your nails

paste on that smile and tuck your tail.

Follow them round like the bitch you are,

keep your mouth shut

and you’re bound to go far.