Monochrome

Gazing into your soul, I draw your anger 

on a canvas, like an effulgent artist.

A breathless silence I touch

Deep like death

effete like ego

arrogant like an abyss

monarchal like memories.

On a palette I blend your temper

all the shining hues testify to

your love-stains flowing like a waterfall--

Soft, dense, sinuous.

How can one not be jealous of such exquisiteness? 

Not without this art I've lived, nor I wish to:

How can I bid adeiu?