I see you in her bed
Dark, rootless epicene
Where a lone ghost is laid
And other ghosts convene
And hear you moan at last
Your pleasure in the deep
Haven of her who kissed
Your blind mouth into sleep
But body, once enthralled
Wakes in the chains it wore
Dishevelled, stupid, cold
And famished as before
And hears its paragon
Breathe in the ghostly air
Anonymous carrion
Ravished by despair
Lovemaker, I have felt
Desire take my part
But lacked your constant fault
And something of your art
And would not bend my knees
To unmantled pride
Forever unsatisfied
I see you in her bed
Dark, rootless epicene
Where a lone ghost is laid
And other ghosts convene
And hear you moan at last
Your pleasure in the deep
Haven of her who kissed
Your blind mouth into sleep
But body, once enthralled