The Hunt of Faded Lady

The art is by Marium Khalid and I wrote the poem in response to it. It has been posted with permission.

I stare.

Water petals pouring.

Bird wings roaring.

Waiting.

Blink of lashes.

I dare.

Slick hands goring.

Scythed fangs warring.

Baiting.

Lilting in gnashes.

I snare.

Serrated mind boring.

Fragranced fumes soaring.

Sating.

Taste of ashes.

I wear.

Double skin adorning.

Simple smile storing.

Mating.

Garnished with slashes.