star light, star bright

part of the 'coupling' series

star light, star bright

 

that i would cling to you like wild wisteria,

tumble my purple blossoms about your arms,

wreath my gloss-green leaves about your musk-scent.

 

instead a slug in the core of you

and eat your new growth

 

sleep in the very heart of your deep secrets

eat them too.

 

no. a thorn-crowned starfish, to crucify the reef of your lips

rend your wonders barren.

 

rend your coral thoughts with my sharp-toothed mouth,

chew out your marrow.

 

that I would hold you like a lover,

breathe your breath, fill my fathomless lungs.

 

instead... this feral me,

to outgrow the growth of you,

to destroy the home I have in you.

Reviews

[Epiphany]

This piece was intense and I liked the imagery it invoked - the angry sea as a lover. Great!
Enjoy the day with a smile to share ;-)