endlessly craving
relentless desire consuming
thought and reason discarded
primal lust the lone motivation
to satisfy this animalistic hunger
and thirst I cannot slake
cold, dead, yet ravenous heart
compels me to feed the emptiness
consuming whatever is demanded
for a moment of passing peace
breath between pangs
before I see you, I hear the rhythmic beat
of heart muscle forcing blood
to carry the breath of life
throughout your flesh, the sound
stirs me, calls me closer
your chest, wrists, and neck reveal
the pulse and the promise
euphoria mere moments away
I breath the rusty smell of iron
inhaling the nose like fine wine
follicles on end, you feel my gaze
disquieted, your pace quickens
savoring a final moment of fear
before my teeth pierce your neck
your life becomes mine
the insidious craving passes—for now
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