pale light through ***** blinds
ash dancing on smoky shadow
the familiar confirmation
of body into body
the memory of our sinews
clammy hands entwine
as speed climbs and stability fails

caution is gone in the wind
but an overhanging doubt
lingers in the doorway
the wilted smiles
stiff embrace
chapped kiss so cold

remember not to dwell.
lose yourself in sense
soft skin and cologne
toothpaste and cigarettes
remember not to dwell.
warmth of laughter
rush of dark hair
green eyes like sea storms
remember not to dwell.
remember not to dwell.