Water Tower

Photographer: Tia L. Clarke

Red Eyes

I've been
down this road before

Promised myself
the last time
was the last

Tears rob
the white of my eye
trickling for
another guy

All night tears
can't believe
my
red eyes

Disguised
as an old friend
not so nice
to have you back

Loose
as you
frolic on
my face

Salty
I remember
this taste
DEFEAT

Another man
has me beat
crying
red eyes

Christ
Crisis
Cries...
red eyes

Thorns
now in the crown
that I wore
for nearly
two years

Snare
tears
like
a run in a stocking

Waterfall
defaming me
nothing purifying
about you
I doubt you
know
how I cry
over you.

I love you
you said you love me too
but it's just not that simple
Maybe I'm too simple

In my simplicity
you tricked me
to love you
Now you wanna leave.

I heave
at the thought of it
threw up in my mouth
just a little bit
sick
tired
of ...

Going down this road
Caloused feet
Corned toes
Red Eyes

©Tia L. Clarke 2008