Thursday, June 15, 2023

Whiskey Perseus

i once hunted
and i haven’t seen a monster like you
in long time

claws always up
in those crashing waves of hair
eyes wide searching aware

this barroom is no cage
we are prey growing too lazy in your lair
when you look my way

i know not to meet your gaze
my unquiet heart already once petrified 
i drink and pretend among the statues

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