Stretching Feelings

Disadvantageous

Tattered blankets

Little hands as they’re trying to save it

A red thread fed

Through my own head

They pull the end now and then, but I hate it

Orange angels

With their hands held

Only I hear the secrets that their dogs tell

Barking funny ways

When my face falls off

Rusty staples

Keep my mouth full

Tired tongue with a thousand little tiny holes

On an airplane

On a hot day

Weather warns of a storm coming our way

Let’s say we bring her down

Burn up a little town

They’re wondering how to get to heaven, we can show ‘em how

Jesus saves everyday

Why don’t we cut the guy a break

Quiet heart throb

With a soft spot

In the corner of the room trying to play god

They listen anyway

Knowing he’s a fake

All our religions are lame

Try to stay up to date

Gary’s the new thing

An atheistic king

Life loses meaning if you don’t believe in anything

So c’mon cough it up

Fifty bucks or you’re a schmuck

The dust it settles down

I scream my lungs out

Can’t get my body clean while living in a dirt house

He’s knocking at my door

I can’t get off the floor

I’m stretching feelings that I swear I’ve haven’t had before

Swimming in between

Tearful imagery

Dad’s throwing silver at the wall and momma’s hollering

Please don’t look at me

You’re worrying too hard