Love Me Like Your Guns

I'm as black as they
I'm your trophy
above the mantle
I'm your side piece
in your holster
I'm your gift
and your right
from God Almighty
Grip the neck of
this coveted steel
I'm your dirty letters
and naughty numbers
AR-15, 9 MM, your .45
Rat-tat-tat-tat me
Blauk blam blau into
the early morning
Your Saturday Night Special
I'll take load after load
one bullet at a time
Twirl me around
on your finger and
lick my barrel before
squeezing me tight
until I explode

September 15, 2020
  •  
Poetry
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