rather play alone

by joemadden

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i killed a mourning dove with a pellet gun when i was young
blind shot at the trees. it fell. i screamed "what have i done?"
convinced you don't deserve to live at 10 years old
i ran into the woods and screamed "kill me now"
at god

a swiss army knife to carve wooden swords, bow and arrows
the neighbors play knights in the field but i'd rather go to battle
alone

it took all the courage i had to send you a love letter
and you read it in front of your whole class. they all laughed. hahaha
i'll never show my face to you or any of your friends
i'll never write a single thing
again

you and me fishing in the river out back. i hooked one on
i let go of the rod and you jumped right in after it
you were my
best friend

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released January 3, 2023

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