Kneaomaun

I slip from Shadow to Shadow
Wrapping the darkness around me
A cloak to keep back the warmth
The milky moonlight touches me in passing
A lovers caress
And my blood hums with desire

I seek the Place of Drums
And with each step I take
I can hear it growing closer and closer
Keeping time with my heartbeat
The dull thuds drawing me on

The stars shine brighter this night
As they push me forward
They twinkle in tune with the drums
And my breath catches in my chest
When the drums speed up
So too does my heart

My hands tremble
As my skeleton dances
Within the confines of its skin
And I feel I may burst
My existence stretching
Snapping, separating
Going a thousand directions

The Arches stand
Tall and ageless
Flanked on either side
By two sentinels
Ancient Pines
Strong and proud

And I pause
Halting my steps
My spirit straining within me
Craving just one more step
But still I linger
Holding back

She is there, I know
Waiting for me
Hidden behind the Arches
And I can hear the drums now
Louder than before
My heart almost breaking my ribs
To escape my chest
And join with those drums

Oh cruel heart
How you would abandon me
To dance upon her hand
How I yearn to dance for her
To follow her
To gaze upon her eyes

And still I stand
Motionless and waiting
Listening to the beat of the drums
The thud of my heart
Fighting my own inner battle

Onward to a dream
Or back to the bitter reality
Cross through the Arches
And become hers
Or turn away
And never again wish for her