Caraphernelia

Caraphernelia

A Poem by Riley

Almost like a film,
All of the layers are being peeled
Each color decreasing in hue 
Only seeing yellows and blues

Dark and grey
Pink is non existent
Black is consistent
Stepped on and kicked
Pulled from underneath
Just attempting to breathe,

But I'm young, what do I know?

True to you, all is well
I was a fool whom surely fell
Breathing comes slow,
Ravished head to toe
In the only warmth
That feels real

Please make it go away
Why do I stay?

I just want to sleep
Refusal ensues
Groggily I weep
My heart is bruised

It's all normal
It's okay
I'm fine
After all,
Young love was carnal

But I'm young, what do I know?

Driven by yearning to escape
and the urge to flee
I've done what was best for me

I've made it go away,
Why do I stay?

Ammonia and bleach
Makes its reach
to occupy my lungs

Engulfing every part of me

Boys will be boys
"What were you wearing?"
"Give him what he wants."
"Don't be a tease!"

But I'm young, so what do I know?

© 2018 Riley


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Riley
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Added on March 6, 2018
Last Updated on April 4, 2018
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Riley
Riley

Watertown, NY



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