Damned

She's never as I see her, and she's  
more than I deserve, in a world full of  
delusion, I wish I could preserve this  
   
and keep it all for myself, but I feel  
compelled to share so that others will  
know how honored one feels, how aware  
   
when you know this dark angel in a heartbeat  
or a lifetime, for she belongs to no one  
yet she pays homage while she's yours.  
   
No ties can truly bind her, no blindfold  
can hold in her sight while the vision is  
nothing compared to your nightmares.  
   
Look at her and tell me you wouldn't walk  
into hell, to beg for her blessing, to be  
in league with her and be forever damned.  
 
 
Preview piece: photo by Bradley Martin