"Loss"

Exhaustion seeps in

as my tears delve

in the wet crevices of my wounds 

They overflow into my veins.

that deep?- you exclaim!

i contemplate an adequate response. 

Perhaps.

similar to blood, water may be just as thick.

I am drained, a small lump forms in my throat.

Shallowed breaths skim past our sweaty palms,

our supple yet strong grasp of each others hands 

encircle and stick.

Humanity is a frail skeleton 

in a closet 

opened sparingly, lest it creeps out

and becomes accustomed to the glaring sunshine.

I grow restless as your breath shallows further

a wispy surge of air 

rattles the loose strands

and my bones.

Your mouths gapes like a fish

as your eyes lose focus. 

"I love you" I whisper 

as i kiss

Your cold, immobile lips.