waterlogged

Never ending coil
wrapped and wired around
closing in on tiny throats
hopes
barren, wasted questioning
Will it do? Will it do?
forever for you

No. It never do
in a fix
in lieu
Subdue
Gripe and groan
toggle
down down down

What is said? What is repeated?
Will it do? Will I do?
Rarely does fire bleed
for its ashes
or my smile convince
a kneading
found in few words

Will I do in two?
separate, askew
drive all fours sunk
deeper; drown
take my breath away
and leave no mark

Let this overgrowth
float
away, away
face down drifter
water weight
heavy on my heart
but I shall hear its echo once more

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