I bare my teeth and dig my heels
And close my eyes to stop the day
But winter air still can’t freeze time
So spring is here and on its way
The months pass by in promised waves
Each marching to a knowing tune
But staying close won’t stop them turning
My insides out by May or June
Peaceful ends bleed me faster dry
Than twisted knives deep in my chest
I’d rather die of shock than grief
So kill me now and let me rest
When my big day comes after all
I’ll be sixteen on my first flight
They’ll find me at my last class seat
Digging my fingers til they’re white
Twelve years gone in a single blink
Relive them in twelve minutes, too
The time it takes to cross a stage
And meet the world ahead of you
