autumn rain
falls over texas
a welcome change
to the baleful
glare of our sun
cooler weather
as darkness reigns
the shorter days
lead to longer
nights spent
vivisecting dream
as i fall further
downdowndown
this rabbit hole
of unadultrated joy

lavender bolts
illuminate an altar
worn marble from
penitent prayers
longer nights spent
in solemn worship
she hears my pleas
and bathes me in
her soothing light