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from "a happy death" by charlie shuck

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about

a) misremembered
b) Mournings
c) a Pop Song (without your name)
d) Daydream

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"misremembered"

i didn't want to
dim the lights,
say anything
at all
nor blink and
chance missing
a sight.

my honesty
was taken from me.

my throat spoke
of misguided
flashes.

i fell asleep
at some point
but did not dream.

***

"Mournings"

come here --
your hands are
dry, and your
legs are sore
and red
-- near me.

mornings lost
to rain are
revived in your
glance and
your brutal
kisses.

mockingly
overwhelmed;
you never
knew me.

i wanted
to know
why.

***

"a Pop Song (without your name)"

i kept my heart
in my chest
it needed a rest.

it was a very comfy
place to hide
until you found
your way inside.

but we don't even
get along that well
and we don't talk
'til our tongues swell

***

"Daydream"

- I wish that I
could fall asleep.

-- But, then what would make
your life worth livin’?

- No need for an alibi.
No promises to keep.

-- Well, how ‘bout a smoke?
a bottle of gin?

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from "a happy death", released October 19, 2013

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charlie shuck Jacksonville, Florida

a poet and songwriter from jacksonville, florida.


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