Devouring

Right in my face

I can't hear

This body has become mutilated by fear

In hunger I swallowed my tongue

My touch is a mute's screamWith an unctuous smile she used to offer redemption that was not hers to bestow

Now the flesh is moist rigor mortis as severed parts lay before meMay no-one condemn my actions

Because no-one knows my name

I don't need absolution

But only a switchbladeShe's naked, deteriorated

Fast asleep in my arms

She's naked, deterioratedRight in my face

I can't hear

This body has become mutilated by fear

In hunger I swallowed my tongue

My touch is a mute's screamShe's naked, deterioratedMay no-one condemn my actions

May no-one

No-one