body upon body
relief runs in our veins
& we make heaven up within our heads
in this dimlit room, my body carries the weight of light
as darkness s l o w l y…
closes upon me
& everywhere becomes as distant as the next country
I have always dreamt of oblivion as family
now my soul leaves my body to hang above me like a lamp
& in my heart, void takes the shape of sweetness
when my soul rises into a pink cloud like a bird
& is asked of betrayal
it dives back into my body like a swimmer dives into a pool
& I wake up sweating
