we made love when shots fired in Dallas…

again during the night in Baton Rouge…

and yes..you held tightly when murder in Minnesota was committed…

this world was shut-out of a bed we share…no warning signs…nor secret codes followed…panic stricken screams not heard…lights did not flash… horns…not a sound…

in thin blue sheets…wrapped ’round each other…listening… On Green Dolphin Street…you allowed me that luxury…thank you…

did not want night to end…kept safe…taken away…

let them kill each other…

i shall stay in darkness with you…