Mixed.

“You knew your angels loved you
but you also knew they would leave
someone they could not save.”

From “The Silence” by Philip Schultz

Too Gnawed

Sometimes I answer my cell and let
the voices of madness chew me
until my skin exposes bone
and my marrow shouts:
hey, put some clothes on!

On Second Thought

Crashing into a tree does not
seem like a peaceful resolution.

Sharp…

…can illuminate
…clarify
…stab
without killing
but not
without searing.

Phantom Limb

If I’m so detached
why do I feel
so much pain?

Fearless Dislike

Just because I don’t fear pain
doesn’t mean
I like it.