The kingdom of pleasure

An eclipse waits for me

as i defy all the laws of gravity

to prove myself my body can,

trying to forgive myself

for the mistakes i haven't made

yet.

and yes,

my body can

sin with and without your consent,

feel my indencency,

vomit stars,

finger the universe,

break down 

again

because my song is so

pure and imperfect.

(sing with me, please.

let me strech my desire

along your skin,

cutting the silence 

in injured halves.

we two are never tired of bleeding)

i don't have much

to say in my defense

apart from what still

sleeps wetly within.

i want to crown you:

here is the kingdom of pleasure,

here is where i feel 

you.

only you can bring

the night into my veins

and i don't mind being hurt

as i grow old,

as my body sinks in (your) roses.

Karla Bardanza

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