Castle-Faced Boy

castle-faced critter

stubbled respite of my lips

of my cheek

how do you tower over everything?

I’m told I’m tall

but you are always above me

or do I just find myself smaller

near to thee?

lift me

not just pick me up

grip through my ribs

right through to my heart

and pull me away from all this

keep me in your tower

keep me in your dungeon

just keep me oh castle-faced boy

keep me and tell them I’ve gone