how it waits

I lurk in dwellings
waiting for my moment
to grab her from her wholeness

I am a keeper of beautiful things
they feel joy 
I start 
h o v e r i n g 

I slowly burn into her soul
wake her up crying
midnights are dying

watch the cycle 
begin from the floor
I wonder if she’ll stay sober
or bend

what a party we could begin
watch her fail
her biggest end

thinking her heart will see her through this
not when monsters are circling
like vultures wishing for blood
they won’t have to try that good

as above, the sky is black
we all just shrug
and sit with lack

the darkness isn’t half bad

my eyes carry weight on her shoulders
her skin prickles as I come closer

she hears my breath
so quick, she’s bereft
turns the light on
but there’s nothing left

she feels me watching
I watch her knowing

her days are numbered
that’s my focus

oh sweet angel
keep focusing on your purpose

I linger in your outlets
knowing your smile
it’s a counterfeit

you poured your cup empty
can’t get out of it

I decorated your grave stone
put your name on it
waiting for you to come home

sweetheart you’re not alone

we’re all here
rooting for your undoing

your bones intriguing
let’s get eating

I know you feel it
our teeth seething

let us linger deeper within you

stop clawing your way out
bible verses and self help doubt

while you’re down there on your knees
begging him to help you
plead for us to shelter you

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Petals & Teeth