cold wind drove away all life.
nose whistles. ears ring. cant rid self of this reminder. body tired and sore.
pupils once dialated. mouth opened to devour skin of silk and milk and honey.
lately, breaths are shallow. room smells of sweat. blood. regret. unease. no sleep.
sandpaper hands seize these rose hips &violate.
brush dust from my eyes. long for past.
but i asked for this, didn't i?