The Lotus Eater

He recognized recognition on their hollow faces
But he's the gentler person--I know--
with a humble smile
a lifetime ago

With their arms ablazing
tearing the spear, the fire,
the gentle beast lays at night
holding his breath,
ragged and cold,
under the moonless sky

With his humble smile,
a lifetime ago,
the pain will never reach his eyes,
the gentle beast sleeps...
under the moonless sky