Anatomy of a Love
Oh! Would I could remove your beating heart
And hold it up for all the world to see!
After all, it did tear us apart,
Though you still say the true fault lies with me.
Perhaps I could just rip into your flesh,
Unleash carnal desires that I hide,
Tearing into muscle, vein, and fresh-
Broken bones to sweet marrow inside.
I'd tear you, Love, from limb to limb with care
To watch your vitals, help them keep their beat
As steady. That way you'll remain aware
And feel my touch from your face to your feet.
I'll stitch and mend your wounds, though, when I'm through,
My dear— of course, for that's what lovers do.
And hold it up for all the world to see!
After all, it did tear us apart,
Though you still say the true fault lies with me.
Perhaps I could just rip into your flesh,
Unleash carnal desires that I hide,
Tearing into muscle, vein, and fresh-
Broken bones to sweet marrow inside.
I'd tear you, Love, from limb to limb with care
To watch your vitals, help them keep their beat
As steady. That way you'll remain aware
And feel my touch from your face to your feet.
I'll stitch and mend your wounds, though, when I'm through,
My dear— of course, for that's what lovers do.