words by dominic riccitello

our scent
too strong
words on my tongue
legs apart

he lingered with fire
set desire
of a newfound tomorrow
and loved himself
even in the loneliest hour

then he fell
tried to kill himself
in a lust of forever
where demons battled

where he killed and pleased
for them
for him
for what could’ve been

before his fears
chose for him
when his wildest dreams
said to him
to let go of inhibitions
and trust for the sake
of love