CracksInYourFloor

On the bathroom shelf

Beneath the towel I used to dry my face

* * *

I let myself melt through the cracks in your floor

Where your tears lead me

To the source of your pain

In my dreams, I can snuff them out

In my thoughts, I can carry you through

I can wipe away the blackness

And take the knives from their hands

The curses from their lips

And yours

I know I am helpless

No amount of mental electricity

Can quench the fires

Can carry you home

So I will cry to the infinite skies

From your living room

Where the merciless carpet

Soaks up every drop

As if it never came

You’re dry, I’m melting

And life is escaping you