PREACHER'S DAUGHTER (2022), BY ETHEL CAIN. [feel free to adjust as necessary.]
fate's already fucked me sideways.
the neighbour's brother came home in a box.
say what you want, but say it like you mean it.
i don't need anything from anyone.
i'm sorry if i sound off, but i was probably wasted.
i'm doing what i want and damn, i'm doing it well.
your mama calls me sometimes to see if i'm doing well.
i lie to her, and say that i'm doing fine.
i'm the reason you won't come home.
you were the only one i was never scared to tell i hurt.
i'd hold the gun if you asked me to.
i'm never gonna leave you, baby.
i haven't spoken to my daddy in a long, long time.
one day, you and i could be okay.
i've killed before and i'll kill again.
i thought good guys get to be happy.
i was too young to notice that some types of love could be bad.
i'm tired of you, still tied to me.
love's never meant much to me.
you wanna love me right now.
if it feels good, then it can't be bad.
you wanna fuck me right now.
if you hate me, please don't tell me.
even the iron still fears the rot.
god loves you, but not enough to save you.
if they strike once, then you hit 'em twice as hard.
in the end, no one was coming to save me.
i just prayed and i keep praying, and praying, and praying.
if it's meant to be, then it will be.
don't talk to strangers or you might fall in love.
i never considered myself tough.
i just wanted to be yours.
you're so handsome when i'm all over your mouth.
am i making you feel sick?
just know that i love you, and i'll see you when you get here.