A Longer Leash

not to coin a phrase/but play it as it lays

make them think you're safe in your restraints

not to tip my hand/but all these false demands

misdirect from what I really want

and how much I really want



I see a jar of pills and a bottle of bleach

I want all of one or a little of each

they give me a longer leash but I keep straining



I know they check the beds/when we're fucked on meds

that's why I keep your picture in my pants

but they don't have a clue/what I intend to do

when we sneak out from the Easter dance

so I'll tell you in advance



I want to lead you once more into the breach

pierce you like the flesh of a peach

they give me a longer leash but I keep straining



why be brave

when fear is all you have?

why be saved?

there's nothing to forgive

why behave

as if the life you live

requires explaining?



I see a jar of pills and a bottle of bleach

a golden ocean just out of reach

they give me a longer leash but I keep straining