The blade drinks blood
In rivulets
In streams
Drinks full
Drinks in faith
A blade bared
Deadly
Piercing only in love
Flesh parting
Shallow
Sweet hiss and dark eyes plead
Drips
Paint patterns on canvas
Pain and desire
War across your body
I take as treasure
You are mine
If nightmares are
purely to be of the flesh
Do not be afraid
You’ll be dressed to impress
The knife carves its way
Lines swift, straight, and fresh
A masterwork of pain
A lover’s deep caress
Not all nightmares are unwelcome
Feeding deeper needs
The blade drinks
But not without consent
Pelgris 