I Slept...

Narcissus

What are you looking at
I can’t see it’s very dark in here
You’re bending over you’re almost lying flat
Something shimmers and you stare
 
What are you looking at
I come closer but all I see is you
Back of your head front of your face
Your looking in looking out of a pool
 
Narcissus what is this
A pool of blood upon the floor
Close as a kiss you’ll never miss
Your Echo as she’s fading out the door
 
What are you listening for
it’s a sound that only you can hear
Eyes like a slamming door
Shut me out shut yourself in with your fear
 
What are you fighting for
I come closer but all I see is you
With your weapons of war then you dive to the floor
And you’re down and you’re in and you’re drowned in your pool
 
Narcissus what is this
A pool of blood upon the floor
You’re leaning in close to your sin
You know it hurts but you want more
 
Narcissus what is this
A pool of blood upon the floor
Close as a kiss you’ll never miss
Your Echo as she’s fading out the door
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© Mimi Cross