Ohverpas

The hardest decision I had to make came from trembling fingers.
Thoughts, teeter-tottering.
The bass of my heartbeat thumping irregularly.
Measuring, weighing, choosing.
The gap between heart and mind.

To re-ignite the loud interchange is tenuous.
Hardly sure that you will accept my invitation.
Pride barricading the noise.
Hope anticipating the interchange.

Fierce fighter, put down your pride soaked ammunition.
Unlock those eyes. Unburden that heart.
Give me what I want.
Give this bridge a heartbeat.

Sleuthhound

We used to walk together.
Ear to ear, honesty our currency card.
Gestures genuine.
Few reasons to doubt words strewn together.
The tremble of change in this winding darkness.
Maroon brick narrowing, cobblestone pathway made difficult.
Creeping shadows as the earth's only known satellite hovers over us.
Listening sharpens. Eyes wince.
Distancing as corners bend, the alleys weave.
Every word uttered rings hollow through these streets.
Indiscernible, your face is one I never once knew.
We used to walk together, on this path.
Heart pounding. Adrenaline stinging.
Running to reach that one street light.
I sense you are on my path, tracker.
Smelling the fine details of fear.