hollow willow

i saw you the other night
dancing with your so-called friends
no-one dare intrude.

i saw you the other night
pretending i was unseen
but your eyes boring into me like nails to a cross

i saw you the other night
your arms around her

be gentle with her
i thought
keep your wolves at bay
and your heart open and free

i hoped you were soft
and not too eager
i prayed you let her down slowly

i wished you had just stayed home
my demon out of his lair

i saw you the other night
i held it in
i sewed it shut
i kept my pace

i don’t ever want to see your face.