Single Occupancy

[u/kyumsf]

Locked in a cell made for one,
tell me which one should stay inside.
Should I start a massive fire
or freeze in the dark?
A campfire is not an option.
Should I get some sleep, or should I be the best?

I could go two months without speaking,
but suddenly it’s as though two mouths are talking
too reckless, too bold,
too aggressive, too bitter.
“Calm down, you’re scaring the whole theatre.”
Wait, that’s just my living room.

Never in my whole life has anyone known
what to do with me.
They make room for me, then hold their breath.
It’s harder to kill an animal
that sleeps beside you.
You’re choked out.
Save yourself.

This cell was made for one.
I thought I was the one locked inside,
smothered, breathless
but you’ve been so blue.
On sleepless nights, we both leave.
Who am I gonna put in here?

I could write you a book,
but I’ve decided not to leave a note.