Dead carnations sing in the closet.
Dogs chew innocence from a shelf.
Sleeping lies are never quiet.
Voices in your head are very real.
Tigers’ eyes always see
when you think you’re dreaming blind.
Chain your heart to a lamp
so you can't blame darkness when you fall.
©Susie Clevenger 2025
Just. So. Good. Wow, Susie, your pen is on fire. And your heart, too, I imagine.
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