water

my hoar’s breath is cold.
the mistress has white damp skin.
i wish i’d killed her.

through the black waters
the snake slowly uncoils.
reinvigorate.

the heavy breath and
the heavy leaded eyelids.
coins for the boatman.

black ribbons of time.
spinning wheels keep on spinning.
time as a quick clock.

bleeding hearts and red
diamonds spilling on green felt.
clubbed to death in spades.

money is the god.
fat white men its disciples.
open mouths will lie.