Mark It Up

Sliding up my sleeves, but
no avail when knee deep
in practicality.
Sinking my teeth into
hips and
critical arbitrary contradictions.
Oh, she already knows.
< myself >
I’m just weak; I’m ready.
Succumb to any and every escape:
need-based offender.
< /myself >
Oh, but the categories
fit so perfectly.
I played my part to the:
The Vile Little Monster,
little violin in hand.
< important >
Shoulder shrugs.
< /important >