"I Want to Live for You" from 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦, Book III: Decay by F. L. Day
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“In All My Life” I’m so nervous, I’m gonna be a wreck. I’m worried this won’t end well And he’s gonna hate me. Will he turn away at the sight of me? I meet his eyes, And see his beautiful hair. I’m getting more and more nervous, But when he speaks, I was drawn right in. Our conversation was just so magical, Geeking out to nonsense and Laughing to hilarious jokes. My hands were shaking, Calming down to his beautiful personality. The night had to end eventually, But I’d have stayed with him. A goodbye with a smile, thinking This was the best I’ve felt In a long time. In all my life, Nothing has gone the way It’s supposed to. On this one simple night, One thing went right. It was such a magical night, Left smitten and so soft, Wishing to plan the next date. In all my life, nothing had Gone right, always messed up. In all my life, This was it, he’s the Man of my dreams, and here He finally shows his face to me. God, how do I tell him that He’s the one for me?

"In All My Life" from 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦, Book III: Decay by F. L. Day
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“With Hope as my Weapon, I Must Try” You taught me right from wrong, Taught me to respect those among. Always strong, paying no mind To the fake heroes that blow in the wind. Our bond was too tough to move, Around you, I felt nothing but love. You denied a throne, All ill intentions had gone. The path ahead is rough, And I need you to not take the dough. I need you to try To not be influenced by their chemistry. I’ve ranted endlessly to my lover, Hoping my bond with you isn’t over. I can’t stand seeing you in a red hat, Wishing I could win you over in Baccarat. I feel so lost, You’ve lost your outpost. If freedom can be lost to chemistry, Then with hope as my weapon, I must try. I may be left alone in the frost, But I’ll play it safer than most.

"With Hope as My Weapon, I Must Try" from 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦, Book III: Decay by F. L. Day
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Over a faded maple tree's branches, the name "F. L. Day" is displayed in white font. There is a light blue background for the sky, and the tree's leaves are purple.

Over a set of woods, the name "F. L. Day" is displayed in a white font that resembles being written out by hand. The background of the woods bleeds into a blue and black background.

Two chapters.
Two personalities.
Two voices.
Both sad and angry,
Filled with uncertainty.
Yet to have come to a close,
For there's so much more work to be done,
So many stories still to tell.

The next book will continue soon...
See you in September!

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Decomposition begins on March 15th!

See you then!

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"i buried the dreams i had / of us in the backyard" from ANGUISHED TO THE GRAVE by F. L. Day i buried the dreams i had of us in the backyard where no one can touch them now buried beneath the dirt and snow never to see the light of day i can’t hear the words they say i buried the dreams i had of us in the backyard where they can never hurt me i played a game of risk just to distract my mind my heart is pure and kind i buried the dreams i had of us in the backyard where they can never make me cry hoping that i won't have to lie i had to do this so i can finally let go i buried the dreams i had of us in the backyard knowing i still hold my card i got tired of imagining what could be when i’m flying free i buried the dreams i had of us in the backyard walking it right to the afterlife wishing it wasn't the end does this make me the bad guy knowing that i can't try though it's said and done the deed is done and i'm left here all alone i don't dare look at my phone knowing i’ll wander right back to you wishing you’d see us through is this the story of my life always struck by a knife it's the end of our story it lacks all the glory and instead lies dead in the backyard i buried the dreams i had of us in the darkness where the memories can't haunt me now i think i'll take a bow this is the end of the fairytale #poetry #anguishedtothegrave #flday #bewaretheidesofmarch #queerlit

"i buried the dreams of us / in the backyard" from ANGUISHED TO THE GRAVE by F. L. Day

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ANGUISHED TO THE GRAVE comes out March 15, 2025!