Retribution

Heat
An insignificant loss
Some kind of pheromone
Breathed up by a baby
Sharing some of the more volatile flavors
That life has to offer
This is my gift

A monetary loss
Nothing big
In the grand scheme
I scream with balled fists
And curse
What the fuck is the grand scheme
Anyway

Mastering the piano
Mastering a lock
Or a clock
Anything
Would be better than this
This punishment for a lack of perseverance
Neck deep
In mediocre quicksand
No silver lining
No mudbath
Just good
Old fashioned
Stagnation

Some may see clubfeet
Or handicaps
Disease
Shortcomings
Hardships
I see sunny disposition
And the will to survive
I spit acid
And gnaw on throats
Shit down necks
And piss on those fallen
Bad behavior
Ungrateful

Some kind of heart condition
Linked to a lack of spirituality
Exposure
Those who don't have pets
Cookies
Stress
Jobs
Coffee
Ant bites
Tent poles
Lead paint
Mercury
Fever
Bad timing
Bad behavior
Bad habits
Legendary flesh wounds

Stolen artifacts
Black market masterpieces
That's something to hideaway with
Go into the hole for
Start a war over
Fuck a princess with
Leave a signature on
Prozac
Etch-a-sketch
The always enjoyable fake vomit
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2.13.08