Love Poem: No Lungfuls of Hope
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Written by: Casey Valencia

No Lungfuls of Hope

NO LUNGFULS OF HOPE

In the beginning, you are uttering sugary words
Words that surprisingly became schmaltz for me
And I used to believe them
Cos I was lame back then

Your slippery mouth that distorted candor like cherry stems
Just like fangs of a rattlesnake 
Scratches. Swelling. 
Leaving the subtle types of bane

I don't know if I'll hate you or myself
But one thing is for sure
I don't like you anymore
Subsuming your alp of thrills

And If I am inside the car right now 
Maybe looking at the rearview mirror
Watching your body smolder in ashes
You. Are. Not. Worthy.