Six Feet Underneath

I’ve killed them all, don’t test it,

Don’t question my lessons.

I’ve broken high waves,

Exchanged dollars for tales.

Some shamed me for speaking,

Like they needed a reason,

But I kept my palms together

As they cut my feathers.

I’ve burned bridges and towns,

Stabbed ships until they drowned.

There is no end to violence,

Just bury me in violets.

And I’ve seen it all, I promise,

I’m rarely this honest.

Let me show you how to breathe

When you’re six feet underneath.

-JW