i behold transmuted contours
a departed kindred spirit, reborn
entwined mephitic, cloaking avernus
feeling reminiscent douleurs
of fleeting euphoria, once suffused
decussate hearts inamorata
when we could be who we were
your betrayal imbued pathos
a blissful innocence perished
tender poltergeist wavering, to
iniquitous vestige of etna
ravine ruptures my soul, in
flaming waters octocorallia
magnified miasmic, profusion vitiō -
presence devours hallowed memories
furrowing thoughts no longer psephite
moments effete & halogen
‘tis a distant memory now
of forever affection, tainted panacea -
so forgive me for lacking clairvoyance
while looping joyous reveries