Entry Level Masochist By Delaney Larimore
Hello? Hesitate when entering “Welcome” mats, pink door Dried out bird feeder. Ring, ding-a-ling Answer, don’t think Disappointed hedonists are calling The how’s, the what’s, the who’s Disregard what once was Regret stained words you soon only speak Shaking off the riff raff Riff raffism and you need to Breathe slow, understand Jacking pig figures sitting on the mantle Little one, put it back… One, two, three. Four, go lock the door Replace morality with pleasure Your bible left handy to read Hold tight to your insides Everybody wants a piece Fantasize the rotten Take refuge Yes. Fess up, this is your fault You’re a pig on a mantle, I warned you You didn’t put it back I’m sorry, can’t get out of your indentures Oh sweet maiden of mine, come in for a while I’ll cut you a piece of warm apple pie Hello? Hesitate when entering Disappointed hedonists are calling Fading away, dancing for twilight They need satisfying
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