I know how to tempt with metaphors
and shine words like smoked glass -
hot and deliberate syllables,
teasing taboos in fertile minds,
cracking the polished surface -
all the better to beguile you with.
I love to string them like beads -
vibrant and colorful shards
that cut deep
and leave interesting scars
to flaunt at private battles.
I like to snap up letters,
phrases to undress you -
intriguing and unpredictable -
twisting them into precious amulets,
wrapping them around your heart,
all the better to adorn you with.
I love following their trail -
rich and insidious jewels -
that grab your imagination
and explode the cool