In the absence of love, Instant rush
Like a river pouring, Smashing the rocks
You came untamed, Raw, Incandescent

Like the wind, You blow Hard
Nourishing this fire ablaze
Poisoning the vessel with rage

Hard are  the knocks
But pale are the bruises
And in memory of flesh, the lessons forever engraved

Come to me bittersweet pain
With all your messages, bottled and veiled
Let me strip down your layers
And embrace all of your tales

Altered Perception