She grows silent, the light falls Does it scare you? Does it chew you to the bone? I’m sorry, I didn’t know Then I won’t put the lights out Though you hate to undress before my eyes For your pale skin is in need of summerlight
I say: You need to eat She says: I’ll feed on your breath What if I leave? She says: Without you I’ll be dead I need some sleep but I can’t let her alone and if I leave I’d be afraid of coming home