One-eyed Romeo

The grey veil of night
like a baby's breath,
barely alive
weak, and close to death.

My name is Romeo
with but one eye,
it takes but one
to watch you die.

I'll bring a rose
of deepest red,
my gift to you
once you are dead.

I'll bring your burial
gown, this night,
and stitch the back
'till it fits just right.

I'll bring spread wings
of a butterfly's,
to cover but one
of your listless eyes.

I've drawn you to
my secret place,
and your Romeo wore
a mask on his face.

Once I've got you
all dressed for bed,
'tis then you'll lose
your lovely head.

For on this night
though all seemed well,
I've brought you in
to my private hell.

I brought blind luck
on this dank eve,
by wearing my heart
upon my sleeve.

The blood we spilled
more than you know,
helped bring new life
to One-eyed Romeo !