Amber

In the end, when they crack open my skull
Clear away the bone and blood
There will be nothing but amber
A fossil of great value
Glowing in hues of ochre and cherry
Everything that is me trapped within
-Hold it up to the light
-See here?
A memory, the color of a lover's eye
Unrequited desire, a knot of ache
Your face, and the moon like Diana's bow
The flush of passion and promises broken
It all takes on a golden luster as time passes
Perfectly preserved
These are my remains
Realer than life ever was
Realer than I ever wished it to be

6/2011

Mal De Ojo

Surely I can't be blamed
For your misfortune
They will call you superstitious
Probably a coincidence
But I really couldn't help it
You could find it flattering if you like
Driving me to the point of madness

Truly this has a just been
A spiritual crime of passion
A ripple on the astral plane
A twinge perhaps, a prick in your side
(but did you feel it?)
The envy from my eye
The jealousy from my heart
Like a throwing knife slamming into the wall beside you

6/2011