Splattered drops

spewed view in the dying light

from tempest fane

the torrent sky subsides

to wiped lenses of the stars

singly standing in amber glow

your face illuminates 

from struck match's sulfur

reminiscent of your homeland

the smoke drifts from your face

into twilight shrugs

while your expression shines

from the shadow of your hat's brim

a grin as you look my way

for the growing dark can't keep

our appearances as strangers

you could single me out

from the pebbles on the beach

or the drops in the ocean if needed

you've always been that falcon

hovering in the air above my rabbit fur

have I always been so willing

to bend my neck to your sword

to succumb to the serpentine hypnosis

your grin still beckons with this eve

this night when the rain has passed

I thought the tears would too

to finally bid rid of you

the shadow that won't leave my tracks

no matter where or how fast I run

you are the breath on my neck

revving the accelerator of my pulse

choking my breath with your embrace

this embrace I sent for by invitation

unknowing the twist in my choice

mistaken glory from back alleys

and nirvana found in chemical release

tethering temptation with love

a love to never own or realize

for love is never owned or prized

but taken for granted and thrown...

your grin says it all tonight

lays out all the regrets and crimes

you know my heart too well my friend

I've entertained my guilt too long