tattoo

like a labyrinth

I grew on you

spreading

spewing blood

with every till

as each curl

and swathe

took promise..

.

your agony

was one

of anguish

yet

you remain

inert

allowing numbness

to pacify tears..

.

like a tattoo

I remained

a winged putto

piercing arrows

to your heart

on your skin

I remain

leeched..

.

.

.