Suddenly Sullied & Sullen
As fireflies jarred
the savior of breaths
for the moment
after the dazzling
flash
of sunless surrender.
A deep wood retreats
on itself, to reveal an open field.
The taste of earth and iron.
Blood.
An armband
made of animal hide.
Suddenly sullied
and sullen, swallowing
the savior of breaths.
