Blood In The Sand

I once had a lover
So beautiful, tender, sweet
I reached out for her and folded her up in my arms
She smiled at me, embraced me and watered my thirst, my soul, me
At my lowest she supported, at my highest she rejoyced, alongside
Together we wept, walked and loved
She taught me more more about myself, herself, ourself
and I strove to offer back, a candy for the banquet
I thought we would be together forever
then without notice or recourse, seperation.

Time apart, gnawing, drawing, expectant

After, I returned and found her crouched and afraid
She grabbed my arm, fingernails biting
Her sharpened teeth pressed deep into the flesh of my bosom
I whispered sweetly in her ear but her eyes were cold, still
A heart? a need?
Just a desire to feed...
Our love seemed lost, or abandoned, or?
I recoiled and stumbled
Unsure of where to step next

Should I sacrifice myself to her pain
Lay my all on this alter of hope
A seed in the ash

And yet, in the distance
Another lover beckons.