Saturday, February 23, 2002

The Elegant One

He, a stranger
from the Nest Of Vipers
dressed in black all.
Very thin.
Japanese hair to his waist...
Striking,
as if on cue...
My servant for the day.
Laced my corset from behind me.
Dressed me all in satin red
and boots.
combed my hair, twisted  tight,
and set it with accoutrements.
Arranged the velvet cowl
and hood.
Painted my mouth with heavy
brush
and blood.

We never spoke,
both he
and I.
I do not know his name.

He pulled the gloves onto my hands
covered arms
and illustrations...

And led me out
pale
eyes extra green,
into the golden hand.

~Cake~