Yet shadow
Folds

Slithers on wall
And gutter

Supple

Lithe

Under telling
Streetlight

i will render you
in word
in ink
in the trembling of my hands
and the racing of my heart beat

you will be sculpted
in the most loving way
taking extra care on
your pretty eyes
and soft lips
and crooked teeth

i want your grin to
be a mirror image of
the one that feels saved
just for me
but that’s probably silly

if you’ll allow me
i’m gonna draw forth all
the beauty i see in you
so maybe you’ll see it too

all the love i harbor
for you
shining through
my fragile and human ribs
parting like tree limbs
for this bright light

we can stand under
this burning sun together
you and i, lover

and i will render you
with all the care and tenderness
these shaking hands of mine
are capable of

Tell me a nice story.
One where trust
and honesty are still a thing.

Part the sky
and let your love fall out
in little stars.

Those above
And those below
Some stay
Some never go

make a wish
let the coin touch your lips
reach far
hear it splash
watch it drown
the gods will hear you out

you looked so hopeful
I ate all the happiness
you're so blue
you don't like darkness

I'm your last sacrifice
make your wish
kiss my cheek
slipping away
I'll take the dive
watch me drown
the gods hear me now