quiet shadows lurk
within the burning embers
searching for the lie
time froze around me
the days wilted into years
and i have not changed
he shuffled the cards
tasted his double whiskey
begging me to fold
she smells like daisies
twisting her tongue like sunlight
how can i compare
play the ace of spades
keep the cards tight in your hand
let them distract you
let it rain she said
let the long nails pierce the wood
she will find a way
it does not make sense
you and i and our allies
waited patiently
you don't get to choose
but i put my money down
waiting for the turn
pour yourself a drink
do not act like you are green
you are one of us
the wrong survivor
cold grey skin and sunken cheeks
it should have been me