Shedding.

We lock eyes in the same moment.

A shadow of brightness cast over each inch of her,

faltering from her distant family above.

Shyly, yet, ever so flirtatiously, she twirls in the breeze.

I blush, and wonder if the dance was for me?

stepping, softly towards her- 

cautious as if to chance awakening a beast

I move in to attempt to caress her.

But, it seems her love was just as daunting as I had thought-

a beast had awaken, and left me bleeding, 

both on the surface of my chest,

and on the gentle organ inside.