Belladonna



sunrise breaks its fatal perfume

and I'm dizzy to distraction

the scented clutches of a siren's lament

embrace the sound of enchantment

five fathoms deep, the lovers leap

the lanterns of skin beckon us in

o belladonna

nightfalls decent shrouds her intent

in a halo of sharks and a skeleton mask

o belladonna

daylight devours your unguarded hours

burnt and charred, this bride of scars

o belladonna

lost in the glare, all of us stare

the patterns of pain, scream out your name

o belladonna



TG*