praying. crayons. forcefield. love. time. nuance. parades. jack.olaterns

i dare you to read this
it's getting serious
what story but the one you have?
should i paint some more?
these colors
becoming bubble-
gum.
gun.
not really
julie
gun's
gun
gun
boom!

i dare you to read this
smoke reefer (if you must)
too many cigarettes
too much coffee
not enough coffee
oh if i had the strength
to paint what i love
help, me
love me.

i love you.
i should love you

i dare you to read this

opportunities
lost
never
never
never again.