Hooks and Wires

I I'm feeling fine Just wasting time By watching debutants All dressed in brine And that besides Formaldehyde Needs help preserving this life My arms around your shoulders Like a rope around your neck Hearts beat to stay unbroken My arms around your shoulders Like a rope around your neck Hearts beat to stay unbroken I I'm feeling fine I'll wear your hide And drape your conscience Wet, over the side Of my empire Of hooks and wires From which I hang desires My arms around your shoulders Like a rope around your neck Hearts beat to stay unbroken My arms around your shoulders Like a rope around your neck Hearts beat to stay unbroken Patience patients Lest you float away My eyes are Turing holes Filled with bending rays And my mind; vestigial growth Determined by brain states But as you dissipate To try to disappear Would it kill you just to Leave me a gratuity No lessons learned in chains No prayers save those you make in vain No walls to string you by your veins No bleach to wash away the strain