Such a delectable
morsel he was –
all hers
from his hazel souls
to his muck soaked soles

He loved her

Took past
and made it
forget its’ own name
Gave some kind of wonderful to her
everyday –

He smiled

A smile that shook worries to the core
A prince charming kind of essence he bore
Some kind of richness that
didn’t cost a thing
and with her reciprocated love, she
crowned him king

Ingested into her being
his everything
without ever exchanging vows
conventionally
For this was no ordinary thing
They weren’t ordinary lovers
on an ordinary fling

They had happily ever after
foretold in the card’s

Astrologically, their souls
were aligned
But ill-fate would seal the death
of companionship this time

Happily, the reaper unleashed one rabid hound
from his grip
Whispered ‘chow time’
in his ear
and laughed as the animal
viciously bit

Quickly, rabies settled in

Coursed through his veins and maimed him
Spiritless – a jackal’s presence
deranged him
leaving no room for the
sweetness of
the man

Teacake parted sky before
his body lay to rest in God’s hands

Left Janie to mourn the death -
A loss of true love
One that asked for nothing in return
except perhaps reciprocation

He was
some kind of sweet
that kissed the earth
just for her

Leaving in his wake
a reawakening
in her
to
love


** Author's Note ** This one is dedicated to my FAVORITE writer of all time... Miss Zora Neale Hurston...