Darkness Falls Gritty

Even behind your house

darkness falls all the way down

to the ground in dirt

with many arms you

try to grasp reality

suction cups in mind

guilt takes a walk

on the wild side

inhibitions take a hike

freedom reigns until

your conscience tastes salt again

on lips moist and tender

heat rises and the gritty

satin sheets love stained

blowing in the wind

like the song of

long ago are begging

for the answer

the question

beckons:

is the falling

gritty darkness growing?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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