Love

The rising sun bears witness to the night
The broken walls still fly the flag of trust,
Which gained you access to my spirit’s life
A final act, deceptive and unjust.

The odes you sang, the smiles of love’s intent
Removed the brick, the cobble, and the strength,
Revealed the courtyard where my face did hide, 
My truth exposed, and all my armour cleansed. 

The warrior slept, the lover showed his heart
That stares and whispers could intoxicate,
Disarming cold unyielding blades of steel
To leave the spirit open to its fate. 

Now blinded by the sting of poisoned love
Turned easy prey where skin encounters blade,
My head your treasure resting on its pike
A sacred realm by frozen steel betrayed.

Holofernes