swept away

a race that cannot be won
built not to lose
the race is thus eternity

death sentence

everything i say is true
even this statement
i love you
oh longest year
i know the length of never

after times passing
reach number vast enough
to waste a lifetime stating
still your absence would be noted

what then are riches
libraries
& playpens
when perchance to dream
is my kingdoms worth

the infinities are friendly
my sight is clear
& it is you

unbound am i
freedom is like the vile curse
hope
scum of pandoras box

costly
very dear am i
& i imply no lack

reasoning falls short
at the reasoning of your shadow
and i am jawless
gripped in my tight spot
with no persuasion left
and a torrent of taste
that leaves me in envy of the shark

such stealth
such peace
such form

cupped by you
signed
by you

the quiet implies your keeping
and i sleep

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