Woebegone

tainted.

Let's play a game. You know the rules, you've played again and again. Mute norms and implied words; you've become misery's exalted performer. So I tip my head and garner my imprudence; questioning lies and scorning words. Listen to the roll of my alphabet and the sincerity of my tongue; follow my lips and chase my candor.

“Could you ache any more?”