I dyed her world red
burned her every field
trapped her in a
cathedral of fire
heaven's sight eclipsed by the smoke

she threw a tarp over my moon
my only nightlight
sudden fog
a charcoal cloud that fell on me
crushed & held me there
suffocating until I submitted
stopped resisting
uncovered my mouth
filled my lungs
a subdued sigh escaped as I exhaled

I walked slowly back
I extended half a cigarette
my peace offering
Priestless, we made our vows.