Reptilian flames
fanned,
by fangs of desire
burn,
as they crawl up my throat
When lullabies failed
to put me to sleep,
an army of mourners
tears in their eyes
sang me a song
and put me to sleep
gently rocking
in the silken cradle of her arms
Jun 19, 2016
Jun 19, 2016 at 1:48 PM UTC
Reptilian flames
fanned,
by fangs of desire
burn,
as they crawl up my throat
When lullabies failed
to put me to sleep,
an army of mourners
tears in their eyes
sang me a song
and put me to sleep
gently rocking
in the silken cradle of her arms
2005