Patchouli

By: Denice Rochelle

with wondrous anticipation i twist the cap
and begin to inhale the essence
of you?
!Patchouli!

you materialize in my mind
precious glowing angel
vampire of my spirit

floating through a rainbow of misty tears
my tears
which swell from the earth’s nucleus
and assume sanctuary in the channels of my eyes

i hold the oil close to my heart
as memories of us drift
toward unfair and impartial deities
caressing and clawing my face along the way

as the jester of vibrancy dances around my faded dreams
he watercolors my heart with false hopes
of ever again being cradled within your wings
and inhaling the essence of you

!Patchouli!