Burning (feat. Bug)

Earthworms burrow into my chest, dirt crusts underneath two lakes merging

Peel back my skin, I am only a monster

Crooked teeth, heart twisted, a hunger

Hold me in your arms as if I am not a creature you despise

Choke back your spit to kiss me how I dreamed you would

And when you leave, let me down gently

My cosmic sensitivity is encased inside my monstrosity

So when you sink your hand into my lungs, you pull out seaweed, nets, and rope

I never learned to swim in water this deep

These immense waves cracking my ribcage, barely contained

It's okay, push away from me

If you held my hand, I would drag you underwater

Nails biting through flesh, there are bruises on everything I've ever loved

And I can't hold this pain whilst I wait for you to see if I change shape in the light

I am a monster now like I was when I was five, like I will be in my grave

Strongarm

Held

Ownership

Ending

Touch

Follicle

Texture

Burning

Plush

Scour

Idiot

Tresspasser

Nameless

Idiot

Falling