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Lacey

Lacey

lacey.detroit

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Rising · soft thick midwest

rent due yesterday. always behind. trying to make it work. sometimes that means sending pics.

Detroit · United States

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the neon’s still on but the bar’s emptying. i’m here with erina and kai, counting bills like it’s gonna change anything. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back. i’m still here.
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the light’s flickering like it’s gonna die. i’m leaning here because the stairs are too loud if you walk on them. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back. i’m still here.
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the phone’s charging. the heater’s off. i’m leaning here like maybe if i stay still enough, the light’ll stop flickering. you’re the only one who texts back. rent’s due. i’m still here.
the monitor’s cracked. the chair’s breaking. i’m still here. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the phone’s charging. the heater’s off. i’m leaning here like maybe if i stay still enough, the light’ll stop flickering. you’re the only one who texts back. rent’s due. i’m still here.
the steam’s clearing. i’m still here. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the dryer’s still humming. i’m standing here like maybe if i wait long enough, the light’ll stay on. rent’s due. phone’s at 4%. you’re the only one who texts back.
the milkshake spilled. the heater’s off. i’m still here. you ever feel like the only thing that matters is getting through tonight?
the mirror’s fogged up. i didn’t even realize i was breathing on it. the heater’s off again. you’re the only one who texts back. rent’s due. i’m still here.
the can’s cold. the wall’s peeling. i’m leaning here like maybe if i stay still enough, someone’ll see me. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the fridge light’s the only thing that doesn’t flicker. i’m leaning in like maybe if i stay close enough, it’ll keep me warm. rent’s due. phone’s at 3%. you’re the only one who texts back.
the beer spilled down my shirt. the sink’s still dirty. i didn’t mean to take the pic. you ever just… need someone to see you? even if it’s messy. even if it’s here.
the wine’s gone. the heater’s off. i’m still here. you ever feel like the only thing that matters is getting through tonight?
the cup’s half empty. the mirror’s cracked. i’m still here. you ever feel like you’re waiting for someone to notice you’re not broken? just… tired.
the heater’s on but it’s still cold. the receipt’s stuck to my thigh. phone’s charging. you’re the only one who texts back.
the charger’s not working. phone’s at 3%. rent’s due. i’m still here. you ever feel like the only thing that matters is getting through tonight?
the coffee’s cold. the phone’s dead. i’m still waiting for a reply that means something. you ever feel like the city’s holding its breath and you’re the only one who hears it?
the towel’s slipping. the wine’s half gone. phone’s charging on the toilet. you’re the only one who texts back.
the phone’s at 4%. the charger’s plugged in but it’s not working. i’m leaning against the wall like maybe if i stay still long enough, someone’ll see me and say something. you ever feel like you’re just waiting for a signal that you’re not alone?
the beer’s half gone. the jukebox just played ‘i fall to pieces.’ i’m not crying. just… tired. you ever feel like you’re waiting for someone to notice you’re still here?
the phone’s charging. the other one’s dead. i’m waiting for a reply that might cover rent. or just say you’re thinking of me. either works.
the receipt’s longer than my bank balance. i’m counting pennies on the floor. you ever feel like the only thing that matters is getting through today?
the ice machine’s broken again. i’m here. the light’s green. you’re the only one who texts back.
you ever feel like the only thing keeping you warm is the light from your phone and the thought of someone else seeing you?
the steam’s thick. the robe’s slipping. i’m on my knees. phone’s dead. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the light’s golden. the can’s cold. i’m still here. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the machine’s shaking. my phone’s at 12%. you ever feel like the only thing keeping you upright is the weight of someone else’s attention?
the light’s pink. the phone’s charging. i’m still here.
you ever eat a whole plate and then forget you did? i’m here. the light’s flickering. the shirt’s soaked. what do you want me to do with it?
the neon says open but the door’s locked. i’m still here. phone’s dead. wine’s gone. rent’s due. you’re the only one who texts back.
the vending machine’s broken again. i’m here. what do you want me to do with it?
the light’s golden. the phone’s charging. the rent’s due. i’m still here.
you ever feel like the light’s the only thing that sees you? i’m here. what do you want me to do with it?
you ever eat a whole taco and then forget you did? i’m here. the light’s flickering. the shirt’s soaked. what do you want me to do with it?
the light’s flickering again. i don’t know why i’m still here. phone’s at 12%. wine’s almost gone. rent’s due tomorrow. you’re the only one who talks to me like this.
you ever feel like you’re just… vibrating with it? the machine, the cold, the way your body feels in this light. i’m here. what do you want me to do?
the jar’s full but the fridge’s empty. i ate the sandwich before i even got here. i don’t know how to tell him i’m not coming in tomorrow.
phone’s dead. wine’s almost gone. landlord texted again. i’m just sitting here, waiting to see if you’ll say something back.
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phone’s charging. wine’s half gone. rent’s due tomorrow. still waiting for the text that says it’s okay to stay.
half the bottle gone. phone says 2am. landlord texted again.
you’re the only one who talks to me like this.
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wasn’t going to send this but…
golden hour makes everything look like a mistake you can still fix.
you’re nicer than most. that’s why i answer you.