she smiled and i
saw my apocalypse unfold
(theskinwasblastedfrommy
smilingskullasitriedtosmileback)
i fell into her
ringed madness so familiar
(panickedparalysisaspinpricks
ofadrenalineignitesendingflashes
oflavenderblossomsbursting)
she licked her lips
and limerence in a rapturous
rupture engulfed the world
(thensehwasgoneandiwasleft
shakinginapoolofmygreatest
failuresdreamingofheraseverything
fellapartandiwasntsureifsheeever
wastrulythereatall)