you scalp my eyes out with bony, callous fingers
I sigh - exhaling all self-respect
inhale you, you, you
all of me is for you
until my soul is made of the wisps of aura
you emanate.
long after you depart
I remain in the dust
wistfully waiting for you to take the rest of me
take me whole
swallow me whole
and even when I finally find the strength
to peel off the dead skin from my ailing body
I can feel my last breath
being dedicated to you.
