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Your Promise
somber golden words
trace the slope of your smile
etching themselves
in my cranium
yellow yellow
beams of light
a gash; a wound
pressed sharp
like the palm of your hand on my
cheek. A comfort
of sort
An infection.
softly mumble your divine
graces
in exaltation to the sun
your gentle neck bared
as your amber arms (like wings) flutter
around my shoulders
holding me to your chest
Solitary.
shoulder blades tightly wound
like the strings of a piano
humming
buzzing
when you pluck them
a hymn; a psalm
a morning lullaby
keening praises and glory as you
fall to the ground
still holding me
you were carved from citrine and sandstone
a topaz gem your eye
it gleamed and winked
rapturous glow
a bond; a promise
wicked amusement of all
foul things
you stare like
you could envelop my world
and whisper it sweet nothings for eternity
I shiver under your touch
effervescent
the taste of summer
lemon drops and
liquid mercury
your hair fine flaxen I
bury my tears in
and sob.
tell me your wishes
your desire; your heart
in the pale stripes of
light
teach me your golden contraptions and
machinations
smile with your teeth
into my skin
sink
as you comfort me
breathe faintly
a warm wind
so I may feel you
and your kingdom
everywhere I roam.
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