religious allusions
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Peacock feathers, royal blue,
Turquoise, lapis, every hue,
Only gemstones and most true,
For him naught but best will do.
He deserves a golden shrine,
From his eyes the stars do shine,
Coils of cold yellow green rope
Lying heavy, hold her still
Half-sleeping eyes lacking hope
Betray her total loss of will.
Apathy upon her lies,
Slowing movement, pressing down,
He stays awake, eyes staring,
At every wanted prize,
And all the things, deserving,
He knows he's been denied.
Green-silver shards of hatred
Poison his every thought,
And threads of something rage-red
All she wants are diamonds,
And the glitter of soft gold,
With jewels the size of almonds,
And sparkling coins to hold.
Her goal is always growing,
Complete excess her aim,
'Gainst pillow lounges lazily,
Naked contrast with his bed,
Calls soft and lackadaisically,
Drawing you as though you're led.
His image makes desire spark,
In flashes of maroon,
She is a soft spoken quick wit,
With fear behind her gaze,
And if you dare provoke it,
You should beware its scarlet haze.
Her tongue is sharp like razor blades,
Strikes quicker than an asp,
