knives dull inside me
be they not yours
I had a chink in my armor,
you said,
did you not see how I could fall on my sword ?
i move if you do
i am yours
i'll move if you will
i am yours

i dare not ask of you,
i will only observe
the absolute marvel and the heaven that is you
at the edge of the clearing
mask under a mask under a mask
maiden, answer questions unasked

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