Together, in perfect measure
sinewed trees flailing, 
skeletal 

we were willows.

Out of love, in love, 
lip stained saliva scars
glowed in heat. 

Two, a duet
we sang our song. 

Hands pressed the keys
of your ribs, 
dragged down
slight bite of nail
we played 
an entire orchestra. 

Together, in perfect measure
we made a heroic couplet.