unbound

the dampness clung to my lips,
an angel's kiss
on my way to the world.

her sweet and tender lips
breathed bliss,
i drew breath out of the morning air.

the softness of her hair resides,
black as night,
a soothing pain on my skin.

the time it caressed my cheek
it cut as deep
as the dark oceans in her eyes.

her touch unbound by time.
her kiss left no sign,
yet hollow she left my husk.

you stole my world.
you claimed my soul.
i drew breath out of your lingering scent.

2004.jul.08