Love Poem: Panacea

Panacea

Exquisite throes
      You feigned forgive
         Such shining sand
   But sans a sieve.

While your intent
      Was double-down
         You kissed me deep
   To watch me drown.

A phoenix flamed
      Availed and cursed
         Thus meant to quell
   Your fiery thirst ...

But molten ire
      So coolly poured
         Is hell-and-gone ...
   Your hellish hoard.






~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Strand Select Y Any Form Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.