Abandon All Hope, You Who Are Lured

here,
in the most beautiful chamber in Hell—
wallpaper of gold and pomegranate,
white primrose petals scattered
on the bed,
mirrors set at east
and west reflecting
the dim and flattering light
of eternity.

here,
by the most beautiful hands in Hell—
dark and nimble at delicate undoing,
gentle against the cheek,
around the neck
and closing
over the mouth.

here,
lured by the most beautiful promise in Hell
I will never allow anyone 
to hurt you, except me 
and always. 

-M.