Sunday, July 17, 2011

(40) Confidence Man

this is serious, he realizes
between raspy attempts at breath
he chuckles despite himself
and practically draws blood
he's not the playful rogue we're used to

let there be no misunderstanding here
this is straight up pristine
uncharacteristically sweet
denying himself the pain
now it's her turn to smile

his grin falters
that sinks in for a moment
triggers an alarm
she recognizes the shock
the oddity of the moment

it quickly wears off
he sees the moment
she makes up her mind
he speaks low in her ear
they hold an intense look

damn--she hit him hard
he gasps for air
knows she holds his life in her hands
he offers up everything
her gaze is answer enough

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