i am your devoted one
until my memory is gone

in the throes of a trophy
in the throes of a nobody
while on top
of
a
beautiful body

nothing so beautiful as nothing at all

laying on top of your body
circling an outline with my tongue
around your heart
above your lungs
between your thighs
below your gums

i do it so it feels real
i do it so this never ends
the sensation of skin on skin on skin on
will make you human again

g
h
ost

g
o
ne

you are the lingering one
one arm in mine
collapsed lungs

oh, i don't want to be everything
i just want to be (your) something

side chain my love
i wanted you
i want you
to absorb our beautiful edge
and pretend
(maybe you won't have to pretend)
i was everything you need(ed)

side chain my love
side chain
side chain your thoughts to my brain
lift it up and regain
the holy religion
that is
you.

i am loving you
in this moment
in this moment
i am allowing myself to
be wholly consumed

your blonde hair captivates this willing mind
and i sink further than expected
in this investment
of my heart