ides of augustus : VIII
IDENTITY
Oh, merciless
Fate, taking over again
Separating me from my comfort
and my fear
Seeking out my weakness with the surety of a demon
I stood in your shadow
And then I was your shadow
You cast me forth, to be opposable
Devoid of identity
Devested of investment
Defrocked of size and shape and color
Burnt up
Heaven in the flames of hell
Yearning in the midst of
forever
For one
moment
The purest golden moment
I saw beyond
I looked into the mirror
Saw you looking through
ides of augustus : for ka