Far Gone

now that i have sunk into the night
teeth clenched tight
strawberry fingers
bleed into my bed sheets
my cotton mouth
your furrowed brow

now that i've untangled all my lies for you
unbutton my blouse
speak only in whispers
or birdsong
mating call of a vulture

say that you have thicker skin
and i will kiss you
but if my bitterness
were to spoil you too

i'd sing you a lullaby or a
birdsong
disguise all of my goodbyes and in the
morning i'll be gone

i'll be gone

far gone