Overthrown.

You leave me in ruins

and at the end of each
cadenza,
I'm left aching for your touch

your name,
deadly nightshade.

I'm staying
within the realm,
though you
coax me to the other side

but I know
there is nothing there.

You're a dark gulf
at the edge of my curiosity

and I'd rather know a
constant state of dread

then
know
nothing.

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Written 2/09/21 while listening to "I'm on Fire" by Stateless ft. Shara Worden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWES0YBPfHE