Red Wine & Whiskey

 The vacancy in your eyes haunts me at times, 

While there are moments of pure captivation. 

Your soul has seen heaven and hell, and I can't tell which one you crave more.

You drink coffee black, and pay little to no mind to the world around you.

This is your world.

Your heart has been torched, but it still beats. Who did this to you?

I ache to hold you in my arms as you fall asleep, simply so I can hum whatever tune comes to my head as I play with your hair. 

But you are not ready.

You want this, but are afraid.

And I understand, so I cave. 

Melodies crowd your mind, 

 I'm convinced you have no concept of time.

You over indulge,  and my heart explodes. 

Because in that moment, I see the pain and heartache. 

So it's red wine and whiskey,

Now you're feeling frisky, but can you even imagine how high you could get on pure love?

How drunk you could get on passion? 

But meanwhile, you dance with the devil,

She's dressed in your secrets.

I swear you like the tango.

So let's dance.