surrender

set him free, insidious demons

here I am, willing

leave no trace of your poison

crawl eagerly to new flesh

haunt me, you vicious fiends!

as his arms seek and surround me

from his shoulders, find mine

devour me, heartless pestilence

let peace find its way to those tormented eyes

my soul is strong

curse me, callous despots

as you probe the hidden corners of my mind

I will shelter his fragile heart

feed on me, voracious plague

as my lips brush his, pass through them and away

over my tongue, deep into the void

I will do battle, you merciless tyrants

my love will form his shield

my sacrifice, his salvation

and you will not return.