She whispers lightly in my ear
The words that take me
Not very far from here
Her voice carries me
Sweet and swift
Along a short channel
To the places
Where there's churning
And darkness breeds,
Tumult gathers
Malevolent she stirs
Word by word
Thought by thought
Vile sludge seeps through
And mixes new hues
Her gentle breath easy
Teasing with delight
Rousing a beast.