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Long Armed Boy

from Long Armed Boy by monstermine

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LONG ARMED BOY

Not designed for their pleasure
Out of the cosmic assembly line he comes
Not created for their approval
But a curiosity
A kaleidoscope of oddities multiply in his eyes
His fingers are like rakes on the floor
Scanning, feeling his way through the stares
He feels tentacular
An exaggeration born out of his bones
The time has come for him to know
He will always be new to the world

And I tell you my arms drag too
But this is about you

What choice do you have?
Can you truly be brave
Is there a star that guides?
Should you think about everything
And go on a complexity rampage
Obsessing, obsessing
A slow climb even in descent
Can you be safe from a self-righteous strike?
Of all the predators
Who will hunt the most
Will there be enough ground for you to run?
Or will your arms get in the way?

And sometimes I can’t run too
But this is about you

Sometimes he’s a tree reaching out
Tickling clouds
Will the world laugh, will the world change
He’s reaching out
He feels tentacular
But means you no harm
Yet it’s shocking to them
All the goodness is shocking to them
But they are phantom worshipers
They wear their deception with pride

And sometimes I’m a phantom too
I regret to inform you

Not articulated for their movements
Not queer for their amusement
Keep on dragging, dear
They’ll soon be soaring
You could have been mean and twisted like a thorny fist
But you’re a tree
At least you get to breathe
You can reach out and touch
At least you can feel
Tickling clouds
Making them laugh
Yes, you might be a contraption to them
But to me you’re joy

And sometimes I wish I was joy too
Just like you

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from Long Armed Boy, released June 21, 2021

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