One night
my brain rescued itself
intent placed to protect
from horrible intentions
a lucid dream state
and a vision
that would place shivers
on the most confident of bodies
it is of no consequence
exist to reside
in our private universe

Arrogance permeates
altruistic declaration
fractured words
said with vibrations
of untruths

Collide in a brain
that refuses to believe
vulnerable in nature
resilient and healable
there are forces
beyond this Earth
who manoeuvre intent

A puppet with bloodied strings
extricated from its capture
a China doll turns toward me
as I walk into a room
obviously, a frozen painted expression
with fun red lips, flawless over
the lid black eyeliner
and plump lashes that yearn

A gentle breeze took
hold of my chest
swept me out of the room
slammed the door behind me

Tremendous
verity is exclusive
promises are cemented
blood forges the agony
extraordinarily —