written 2004.01.26
uploaded 2004.05.09


A Boy's Messenger
by Damascus Ochre


Drive into me
"Don't
"Stop"
You take it as encouragement
Burning blade running against smooth flesh
Passion-induced, I moan into your lips
"It hurts," I tell you
"God will forgive you," you say
You pull out, pants escape your lips
Vision fades but a golden orb burns behind my darkness
"Goodbye," you whisper as life escapes by tears
"Tell God I love him
"Even if he doesn't love me."