Killsleep

sleep my love 

for you need the rest

after a long day of battle

a fight only fit for a warrior

with a sword of diamond 

but a suit of tin

close your eyes

and be with your beloved

beloved 

be loved

turning my back

turning off the light

closing the door

collapsing on the other side

for a wound that deep could never be hidden for more than i saw you

thick cherry wine 

being delicately poured out of my chest

with precision and care

the drip evolves into a flow

and eventually a river

of whatever i have left

you sleep knowing i’m bleeding

but god forbid you’re woken

i wouldn’t want to disturb such a beautiful lady

in her much needed rest

the pain overwhelms me

me entire being

consumed from a wound 

eating away at my 21 grams 

my 278 pounds

my tablespoon of love

flowing with the stream