In The Ashes

Baiting 
a feeling

Passion 
is tracked

Luring
the moment

Setting
the trap

Eyes
look upon you

Cage
set on fire

Death
in the ashes

Preying
— desire

(The New Room: January, 2024)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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