Crimson Waves
Time forgotten,
Crystal rain and tangerine skies
Two became one
Tender hands caressing her skin
Thrilling her softness
With promises of forever
Lovers love
And dreamers’ dream
Hearts beating in rhythm
As a new day rises
The time is gone
Acrid tears and caustic taunts
Calloused hands delivering relentless blows
His barren fury soars without aim
Abusing her marrow
More will soon follow
Time after time
Gossamer deceit hidden behind
Miserly glass and shabby scarfs
She conceals his rage
From those who gawk and wonder
They see the truth behind her disguise
Bumps and bruises
Swollen eyes
They know…
And they do
Nothing
Time is meaningless
A clandestine sanctuary bides knowingly
Surrounded by hues of chaos
Whispering sounds
Ceaseless disarray
Blind eyes
She enters
Crimson Waves
A journey into the realm of escape
Away from his hands
Cursed by abandoned caress
Fleeing the gawking eyes
And senseless queries
Never let him see you cry
She whispers to
No one
Touching the pain
He can’t find you here
Promise the endless waves
Harm is Harmless
Fear is Fearless
Life is Death
Let the Crimson Waves
Carry you away
Copyright © Jim Hirtle | Year Posted 2021
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