I am twilight, torn
between the sun and the moon
coral bruise beaten
down by dawn

minutes sift through hours
in your arms, I breathe
your skin and smell
your warmth, our desire
my impending departure

I want to stay

knowing when I blink
dusk will shift
as the moon drags night
pulls me, into the tides

to you, from you, my shore
I never can stay.

10/15/2003

Posted on 10/16/2003
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