Voyeur by Nick Davis

Staring at you from across the room,

You keep your face hidden with the hat.

Checking the time as minute by minute passes,

You want to be cut.

Lifting the brim to reveal perfection,

A gleaming face of fatigue and sorrow.

I've been watching you, you know,

Whispering in the ears of those who will listen,

You smile in satisfaction of making me rage.

You want this cut, you want this bond, you love me.

Staring at you from across the room,

My hair stands on end.

The lump in my throat makes it hard to breath.

We both know your fate and I embrace it.

Noises and chatter all around as I see you.

I'll give you one last breath before it's all over.

I'll give you one last smile before I take you.

I'll give you one more thought of hope.

I'll give you what you really want.

A ditch to rot in.