it follows me around
sinks in until it seeps out of every pore
like some kind of black magick
i doctor it with tincture of dragons blood
and smudges of sage
yet i remain
shrouded
invaded
mutated
can’t shake it
can’t fake it
i seek you chimera
but you’re tricky slick
come out of the walls
lay heavy on my shoulders
crepuscular traducer