Trapped and submerged
3/31/o6 fr. TGIF!

His black nail polish reflects – symbolic
His only memory is encased in a heart-shaped locket
A shy, unrequited lover had bought it
The silver chain hangs around his neck – a smile he'll never forget
"I love you (flower)"

"Iron City"
There is something that I've come to realize
That is that hell isn't below, but inside
Within me the flames give birth to this rising tide
It's time for all to watch acidic tears fall from stone eyes

The column of her throat is so tender and warm
The span of his shoulders is wide and firm
Her body fits with his as their arms wrap around
The sigh of their mingled breathing is now the only sound
"You wouldn't notice"

Her heart beats opposite his during an embrace
Wrapped up in each other is now the only safe place
No place to call home – no more time to sit and wait
Now is their only time together – everything's at stake
"Don't turn around"

Soft clanking of plastic panes from the window
let the sunlight shine onto the small, metallic beads to her rosary
Right now, in the midst of this chaos, she appeals to him
Because he acts as the only source of relief for her misery
"Christian M."