Vetiver Thirst

He knew it had gone into her brain
he knew it as well
as if
he had taken a silver funnel
and poured it in
himself

He knew it had gone into her heart
he knew it as well
as if
he had taken a golden needle
and injected it in
himself

He knew it had gone into her soul
he knew it as well
as if
he had taken his ruby lips
and whispered it in
himself

He knew there was no repair
he knew it as well
as if
he had taken it in
himself