gun-shy: window-shopping for silver IV

sea-deep whispers

at night the sea surges in my room
drapes the walls in dainty foam

before i could see curls next to me

sea-deep whispers in my ear
light waves push against my chest
seep into gaps between my ribs
fill my motionless body

with the ache of a woman

who is a spring blossom
sun-ripe papaya
ammo(r) wired in my veins

 volatile to kill
extraordinary to live

a fleeting dream

until i step outside my fear
elope with darkness next time