i grind my teeth
and i hold my breath
and my chips are in
my battleships sunk
my pillow stained.
i'll wait and i'll worry
and dig my nails into my eyes
hoping for something
to keep us from drowning.
big baby blues are
enticing against a
waterfall background
and you built an empire
when you put your arms
around me.
now i lean and i tilt
and i bend near breaking
piled high as an ass
with the burden of your baggage.
i'm strong and solid
but not willing to be whipped.

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distance between here and where i'd always prefer to  be.