The Affair

A warm embrace And a lingering touch. Skin meets skin. The rustling of sheets, Fingers tangled in hair. His lips against mine, My lover and I. The slam of a door And my heart sinks. Red of passion turns to red of rage. Angry screams. Drunk words. A taste of copper on my tongue, White sheets stained crimson I look, My own glassy eyes stare back. You move on, you forget. I watch, I wait. I can never leave, Never touch, Never breathe. Silent screams echo, Cherished memories tinged with red. I watch, I wait. Know that the cross you clutch so often Will do you no good. I'm watching, I'm waiting.