the sun set, down on me.
and i feared her as i fear
the faith of not knowing.
as i feel the fingertips
on my chest, pulling me
closer, holding me still,
keeping me just so, just
here, just right. with
desire on my tongue and
expletives around my neck.
all across my back.
my thoughts to every shadow
like smoke rising through
needled branches, up from
underneath. all senses
pouring like rain drops
falling, softening our skin
showering from sins.
if only the sun never
rose and these thoughts
never crawled behind
my eyes, behind my eyes
i'm hopeless