In Clover

from Oxen by Villain of the War

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I gave a sacrificial lamb to the beast at the door
Everybody ran but my knees just buckled
My face soon crumbled
My whimper got muffled
I placed an act of violence there at your feet
And you yawned
Everybody wants to ask who’s weak and who’s strong
It should be the least arrogant one
That meets what we want

You sheltered and cared for me
Even though we talked like enemies
You moved like the seraphim
Drew me four walls and a bed to sleep
Suffocation
Love
Barely hold the weight
Im numb
Closer every week
Succomb
Seems so far away
I wont
Live in clover
(Did you notice?)

The pattern of my brain rested sweet over yours
We commiserated
And you ceased to be born
You fussed and struggled
So we gave you a muzzle
Well, those who wait for parting seas
I think should know
They dont have to save you just to do what they’re told
Therefore they do no wrong
They do as He wants

You doused me in kerosene
I was told we fought for the same team
You tell me you’re helping me
You bring to mind Canto 23
Suffocation
Love
Barely hold the weight
Im numb
Closer every week
Succomb
Seems so far away
I wont
Live in clover

Making us suffer
Making us suffer

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from Oxen, released October 13, 2023

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