Naked Soul

I have never felt so bare.

Not to another, not even to my mirror.

Everything is stripped away, my bones, my skin;

All my flaws, my traits, my shine--

Are on the top of the surface like sea foam

As you wade through it, see me from inside.

You pass easily through, and I'm nervous as hell.

I've been with many, naked flesh I'm confident with, no sweat.

You make me nervous though, more than any other has--

My knees quake a little, that I'm glad you've lain me down.

You're so sweet and kind, while I laugh from my heart.

I never thought of feelings being like this,

And it makes me feel more scared perhaps than I ever have been before.

You pinky-promise me, staring into my eyes--

Past all the layers, to my very soul, and part of me

Never wants to let you go.

Devil's Brother

You're the devil's brother,

No god can grant you serenity

And silent dreams that don't wrack your sleep.

Your words have become banal,

Your touch familiar yet stale.

I yearn for you, a devil's worshiper--

Midnight's prayer.

Stilted Confusion

You can't just talk sweet words--

Flickering sweet flames that flare

In the darkness of our nights, sporadically

Instead of measured periodically

Where one can be sure,

One isn't left to be allowed confusion.

You have to make things happen

If you want wishes to come to fruition.

If you want happiness to come

Like bright rays shining over the hills,

Their grace grazing over your rooftop.