small blue pills
shiny scars and perfect smiles
a life was lived and lost today
I had enough thought and cried
another tear
answers come in small blue pills
amber wine and
silver blades
I tried to cure myself last night
but I'm still as broken
as before
the answers come in small blue pills
I thought I'd cure myself last night
the pills don't do enough these days
amber wine just burns my mouth
and blades just draw more blood
I close my eyes against the tide
to let my spirit drown
answers come in small blue pills
the amber wine abounds
I close my eyes against the tide
and let myself slide down.
9/29/99
©,1999 rebecca r. vallerand
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