run the city.

              “Sure thing.” 

      [ jeffrey nudged down the kickstand on his bike with his foot, making sure it was steady before walking over. he was totally used to lending a quick helping hand during work. ‘cept usually they asked him. he wasn’t too good at being able to tell when someone needed help, but in this case it was sort of apparent.                                               he took half of the boxes, slight grin on his face. ]

                      "Thanks."                [ 'tis the season to spend money.

         astrid gave him a grateful smile once she'd actually managed to see his face, without the stack of boxes blocking her view.            she made her way onto the porch and held the boxes close to her chest as she fished around the keys. ]

YOU ARE CALM AND REPOSED

LET YOUR BEAUTY UNFOLD

PALE WHITE LIKE THE SKIN STRETCHED OVER YOUR BONES

SPRING KEEPS YOU EVER CLOSE

YOU ARE SECONDHAND SMOKE

YOU ARE SO FRAGILE AND THIN

STANDING TRIAL FOR YOUR SINS

HOLDING ONTO YOURSELF THE BEST YOU CAN

YOU ARE THE SMELL BEFORE RAIN