Momus - Poison boyfriend

Your laughter touches me An edge of cruelty Which cuts me silver to my quick I harbour angry thoughts They sway like yachts Upon a tide I swim inside Taunt and flout me Wrap yourself about me Suck me till I’m thin and dry I will always be your poison boyfriend Bottled till the day I die I weep an endless while My tears are crocodile and salt They are your fault At your command I clown Juggle with gourds and sound My scarlet violin Each day I say I will leave for good But in my heart of hearts I know I wi