Liquid Gold

Please

dip your fingers in liquid gold before

you run them all over my body.

Let the shimmer drip over the parts

of me you want to hold so tightly.

Caress the windows to my soul and

smear it glossy gold.

Wash your hands before you go

so only your marks remain.

No one will know what you’ve done,

don’t worry, only you and I.

Don’t hesitate to walk away from me

because when you leave,

at least I can count till it solidifies and

the gold will finally stop me from breathing.