please don't touch me, moonlight
my shell's been broken, and I'm hurt
lying here exposed
waiting for the final blow
no pity, but no pity please
some jokes are more cruel than others
a good laugh, a good cry
and then we all die
but please no moonlight tonight
its caress won't hold any comfort
I need my dignity
stay away, moonlight, please!
July 1999
thai ta
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