rb.i

i want your bones.

i could build a kingdom

from their strength

and feed forever

on their marrow.

i would take shelter

beneath your rib cage

where your heart once

pumped at your life.

and i would be safe.

i would wear you

like armour in battle.

and craft a sword

from your ivory

to slay my foes.

but your best place,

your true guardianship,

would be by my bed

watching me

while i sleep.