bomber girl

faceless shadow
shroud of virginity
only you know who you are
and your hidden dream
secret cartwheel
upside down
skin making love to the wind
demure bride of war
kissing the rug of prayer, wallering
in the ghost of charlemagne
exalted in your father’s army
adorned corset of nails
your heart beats
your body ticks
your purpose bleeds
through
the tourniquet of day
did you hear the dulcimer
is he ready to receive
will he receive
those you sacrifice