Lay down your petals

I carefully placed her tired
petals on the ground,
spoke breath into her.

…

submit to me,
sweet dark angel.

I am here
for the long haul.

Something this soft
should be cherished.

…

Take lifetimes
searching your terrace.
Build a garden for you
where only roses bloom—

hands find places
where darkness traces.

…

Fill you with such
serenity.

Speak my words
into your body.

…

you are safe now.

🖤🖤🖤

Petals & Teeth