She lay so blissful in sleep
Her body turned just out of reach
Like a broken angel
Hiding some secret agony
Painful to lie in false sanctuary
The arms of a stranger provides temporary relief
Dismiss the danger
In the morning, a slow awakening
Two bodies entwined
Their souls are void and their hearts are dark
Decayed embers of a futile romance
She rises
Leaves
Careful not to wake him