Leah Johnston
You Should Know
After all the times I shivered
Like a snowflake at your door
And begged you like a junkie
On the look-out for a score.
After all the times I broke you
Like a wave upon the shore,
Without a wind to guide me
You should know what I’ve come for.
After all the times I sacrificed
My rapturous reward
And died the unsung hero
At the mercy of your sword.
After all the times I played for you
The widow and the whore
Without a grace to hide me
You should know what I’ve come for.
After all the times my mournful mouth
Has cried to you for more.
The many times I plucked
The poison petals from your sore
And soothed your naked body
As it lay upon the floor
Your bloodied boots beside me
You should know what I’ve come for.
**
I wrote this poem 6 months ago and have been imagining this image ever since. I had to wait until I was in Canada over Christmas to do it. Thanks to my sister who helped take the photo and my Dad who painted my face. Make-up was inspired by Estefania Desperies and the photo was influenced by Rosie. My feet were frozen!
You Should Know
After all the times I shivered
Like a snowflake at your door
And begged you like a junkie
On the look-out for a score.
After all the times I broke you
Like a wave upon the shore,
Without a wind to guide me
You should know what I’ve come for.
After all the times I sacrificed
My rapturous reward
And died the unsung hero
At the mercy of your sword.
After all the times I played for you
The widow and the whore
Without a grace to hide me
You should know what I’ve come for.
After all the times my mournful mouth
Has cried to you for more.
The many times I plucked
The poison petals from your sore
And soothed your naked body
As it lay upon the floor
Your bloodied boots beside me
You should know what I’ve come for.
**
I wrote this poem 6 months ago and have been imagining this image ever since. I had to wait until I was in Canada over Christmas to do it. Thanks to my sister who helped take the photo and my Dad who painted my face. Make-up was inspired by Estefania Desperies and the photo was influenced by Rosie. My feet were frozen!