At Night

At night, before sleep, you gave me your memories
Two people dance, laughing into each other
Their eyes locked your ideal of love

At night, in darkness, you proffered me trust
I showed you secrets and you drank them in
Greedy for another way, forcing love

At night, in whispers, you unveiled your truth
Adults who spat shards of a hidden life
Lodged into the soft blue flesh of your neck

At night it was I pressed my lips to the wounds you hid
Maculated image wrought gashes
That tore at your roots, left you adrift

At night, before sleep, you gave me your memories 

They are my memories now too.