i yearn to be loved,
    even if i’ll be alone in the end

i want to live a normal life,
     in the space that i've created.

the outside world is dangerous,
    full of people obsessed with faking happiness.

are you?

you aren't the one I fell in love with.

something has changed
and you're not the same, I hate it.

your curious gaze,
teasing smile, laughter. languid
like straight tequila.

ever flowing and
missing the rim of my cup
an intentful flow.

alikened to shame and
reddened on my dark cheeks like
ripened tomatoes.

you are a pleasant
sharp tasting fruit. bitter yet
ready to be plucked.

vineless. ever free.
forbidden. incandescent
and reflective shine.