When Did We Get Ill

Imperfect, disjointed She’s got angles on her face Some are dark, angry, sordid She can’t see straight in this place What authenticity is there To this illness that I feel? Was it yesterday together When we watched that film? When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? After breakfast this morning Or when we took the pill When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? It could be you, it could be me, Or some girl you’ve never known Was it a black hair on our breast? Was it when we began to bleed? Was it in-between tea time and time for bed? I cant remember what its like NOT to be ill! Imperfect, disjointed She’s got angles on her face Some are dark, angry, sordid She can’t see straight in this place What authenticity is there To this illness that I feel? Was it yesterday together When we watched that film? When our fathers called us sluts? Or gym teacher’s dirty laps? When we were raped, On high school drunken dates We vomit out the filth for our whole lives. Some can’t stomach a meal without spewing it out. When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? After breakfast this the morning Or when we took the pill When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? It could be you, it could be me, Or some girl you’ve never known I cant remember !! I keep this grin on my face Touch my blood! Won't you stand up for my body When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? After breakfast this the morning Or when we took the pill When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? Could be me or you or some girl I've never known When did we get ill? I ask. When did we get ill? After breakfast this the morning Or when we took the pill I can’t remember what it’s like not to be ill There must have been a start When did we get ill