A shattered evening.
a hypnotic drumbeat intense and raw
taps its message on tin roofs below
a manic typist on a corrugated keyboard
lightning sizzle assault flash blinds
fearful rumble claps intense
Steam hiss rises
curtain of oppression, hot and dank
Succulent glass beads shimmer
and dance
on pummeled blades, on a streaked face.
Groan and gasp, heavy and lush
strain upright…
Stand proud and defiant.
Will you assault me again?
(David)
(David)