Atramentous

My fate was set on the night we met
I played red and I lost the bet
I should have played black, yes I do regret
For now there is no denying that I am in your debt

With no Judgment you took me in your comfortless embrace
I knew this wasn’t love, But I had a place.
Not just a corner, but limitless breathing space
And at least here I don’t have to wear a smile on my face

Your shadows lead me to graves dug up and coffins opened
The stench of rotting flesh burns my nose, and yet no emotions are woken
For the need is no longer there to regain that which was lost
The lessons were learned and I paid the cost.

My hunger fed to satisfaction, I have no want
I am left nefarious and with the need to hunt

Prey let loose
The thrill, the chase…
The kill
At will

Supplied with blood the pen to fill
To slit the throat, Breath released…
The flesh to feast
To nurture my inner beast
Another piece of the light deceased!

The need for more makes the want seem superficial – Cosmetic!
But you imprinted on me- It’s now genetic.
Part of the unlit murky shadows and the unapologetically authentic
For black cannot be hidden- Its dark nature too majestic
Light is poetic but the dark is prophetic
And now it’s for my soul to accept it
The connection IT and I share is magnetic!

A willingly captured prisoner no longer a hostage
Shackles now jewels and addicted to the bondage

Unilluminated
Treacherously fascinated
Emotionally mutilated
And mentally rejuvenated.