Elephant

You have caged me The moment your predatory gaze Met my unknowing eyes. You fed me with fruity words That I devoured Like a hungry bird. Your kisses seared into my skin, Branding me yours Like cattle to its owner. Then you found crimson lips More delicate than mine. So you set me free. Told me: "Fly away, There's better pastures elsewhere." Though I want nothing more Than to soar, I cannot. Because you come at me Like a swarm of bees All snug and perched Inside my memories.