Rear view
mirror
fogs
with fear
familiar faces
disappear
I sing a melody
in hopes
you'll hear
You are there
& I am here

demigods of art
self destruct
break
their own heart
led blindly
to the overflowing fountain
of youth
imagery flows from the
pen of notoriety
to speak a universal truth
an artist was  placed
on this earth
to suffer then rise
pain is never
the end
nor
demise

Life of
vividly painted
walls
ups
downs
withdrawals
I crave the chaos
inhale
the insanity
Sitting quietly
seems like a tragedy
I need to run, run, and be wild
You look at me intensely
give me a smile
for we are birds of a feather
we fly
away together
Away from
the confinements of a winter day
Fly into the freedom breeze of May

White feathers
align
branches
intertwine
towards
the
promise
land
dream world
where
sun do shine
life of thine
diamond shine
a lovely trine
grasp my
intricate palm
ticking time bomb
of beauty
& eternal love
I will lead us
there
crisp clear air
deep breath
must not fret
golden path
watch your step

silky smooth
hands of red
graze
a bitter tongue
of dread
down the
winding
path you
led
kiss me gently
hold me tightly
you don't love me
not even
slightly

Drenched in kerosene
you light the fire
of burning desire
to my elusive flame
Doused
in musky perfume
I combust
with lust