Rise & Shine

I refuse to
pull you still
your smiles long
your secret will
consume me

mirror machine
on Baltic wings
shuddering songs
that lovers sing
remove me

steal my breath
and hold your own
waltzing walls
with umbrage thrown
release me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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