snail mail from snail mail by 11vein

they always told me that my mind’s empty inside
that lightbulb above my head has never shined too bright
but it’s not my fault
there’s no way to hit pause
this deep blue globe is spinning way too fast to hold all my thoughts

i never was the type to get it right first try
nor i an early bird, my longing keeps me up at night
and so i’ll write
my heart’s invite, sealed tight
wait for the sunrise, maybe this time i can see new sights

no, i won’t hide in my shell alone
i’m already too far from home
i’ll do my best to follow through
so my love reaches you

so run
if slower is better than none
i’ll be the one to dive and take the plunge
a snail’s pace won’t win marathons
gold medals pale compared against your love

do you ever think about the way the sky is blue?
or remember sharing those old shoes that only you outgrew?
i just took too long
your headstart was too strong
i hope this letter finds you well before i drown in a pond

no, i won’t hide in my shell alone
this mollusk is too far from home
i’ll do my best to follow through
so please correspond soon!

so run
if slower is better than none
i’ll be the one to dive and take the plunge
a snail’s pace won’t win marathons
gold medals pale compared against your love

my heartbeat shipped straight to your door
don’t watch the clock, no worth in keeping score
dear sally sold her shells by the shore
for whom she adored


am i not enough?
not immortal, nor a slug

maybe it’s obvious?
maybe i’m best escargot

fuck, i’ve had it rough
but i can’t give up

wipe the tears off
pick your feet up
and run

if slower is better than none
i’ll jump the hurdles, go and take a lunge
a snail’s pace won’t win marathons
gold medals pale compared against your love

express delivered by the one who wrote
this clipboard stands as your confessional
a signature here so i’ll know
on the dotted line below

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