Euphoria, Sweet Euphoria

irresistible,

the melody of your song

the unaffordable luxury

 

I look upon you, longingly

seeking salvation from your smile, or

warmth in your caress

I  crave your gentle touch

 

I recall your cool hands

brushing the hair from my gaunt cheek

as you consumed me, bit by bit

 

you are the conqueror

a  thief of endless souls

 

I am now, too fatigued

for war

so I fall into your seduction

 

together, we waltz through shadows and

down decadent streets

wearing only our discord

like the blemishes of  conflict

 

my brilliant fire fades to a dying ember

a tarnished halo, or a crown of thorns?

have I been forsaken?

euphoria, sweet euphoria