Demon Kisser Poem by YURI DURAAN

Come to me my lover
and lie your head on my breast,
heavy with failed efforts and
aborted dreams...
let me smooth your brow and
give you the kiss of life, taking upon
me those oppressors which possess
you when you sleep at night

I am not salt and light like you
I have been touched by life
Let me be the guardian of your heart
and take upon me your sorrows
Let me take them upon me -
Demon of disappointment
Demon of disarray
Demon of depression

Let me shelter you from their tormenting
screams - at least for this night...
Come my lover
rest your weary soul
tomorrow, I vow,
you will be whole