So now it's come down to this Who would have ever thought The blood-line would have ruptured at its seams Spilling the precious fluid - that drove the internal engine - that Collapsed from a slow leak left unseen These acts of desperation - relinquishing control The flood incites the fire - and pours out from the holes So much is now uncertain There's no safety net All intentions have been wiped so clean As falling stars of August wishes - visit once again - a smoldering Premonition waits in the wings The winter's snow had bleached the tracks Though I knew where she had been Her positions all but compromised When the virtues turn to sins On the blinding brink of madness The prevailing wind arrives Chaos undermines my attempt A nostalgic reunion Greets me with a smile Constricting coils extend a friendly hand These acts of desperation - relinquishing control The flood incites the fire - and pours out from the holes The winter's snow had bleached the tracks Though I knew where she had been Her positions all but compromised When the virtues turn to sins (The Encounter) In the corner he sits Cradled Gently rocking back and forth He awaits the blackness Which begins to make its rounds Its laughter so enticing So arrogant He anticipates the encounter As he tethers loosen