Empire Of The Senseless

‘It’s the screaming that I can’t take! Do you hear them?’ ‘Yes! It’s something close to freedom! I’m not afraid.’ ‘You should be.’ ‘Well, only when I try to write.’ ‘Then try a little harder.’ I slam the door in her face and step back outside. It’s still wet. Sia is still screaming. The grass still tickles my toes if I skip through her quick enough. I’m infected. I know! I know that I know what no one knows. I know the way I dance at four in the morning is not accepted by my love. I know I worry my love. I know my love will leave. I know there’s no place like home. I know my flesh and bones will be the only home I ever get to know. I know every love I ever know will provide the home that my body craves most. I know nothing else on this earth will ever mean a thing but this craving. I know I must use my voice. I know I must sing. I just don’t know where yet. I don’t know where it all goes up in flames; I just know how I will let it. I don’t know how to put Sia to words; I just know how to dance to her in the r