As I lie on my bed
Red roses tattooed on my forehead
I stare and contemplate
How I can’t help but elevate

I lie and hold my breath
Because part of me hopes this is a dream
See dreams scar
And dreams reach far
To hold my breath
It’s who we are

I lie and open up
But I am patient
Life taught me well
This feels latent
I know this well
I’m being blatant
My roses swell

I lie with eyes shut
And hasty breath
I feel it
Deep in my gut
So let’s live
Later we might not