Dragon Tattoo Heat

Dragon Tattoo Heat

Dragon tattoo heat
burning through the thread
messing with the heart
and with the head

Tail coiling high
hand sliding low
warning and a sign
for where to go

Leaning on the box
the light is low
denim slipping down
ready to go

Sleeve rolled up high
the ink is black
dragon wrapping round
the muscle track

Fire on the wrist
you reach the glass
water leaving trails
where fingers pass

Bar humming loud
the glasses clink
I only see the dragon
and the drink

Smoke curling
from the candle wick
air is heavy
and the sound is thick

You catch me looking
lift the eyebrow high
mouth twisting
waiting for the lie

Stepping closer
ink begins to slide
moving with the pulse
from deep inside

Finger in the loop
and pulling near
ribs feeling hot
the path is clear

Table chipped
and beer is getting stale
line of sweat is shining
beyond pale

Lungs skipping beats
when eyes align
reading every note
and every sign

Leaning close
to speak into the ear
lost beneath the noise
but sounding clear

Moving to the back
and through the door
bodies parting
on the dirty floor

Alleyway is cold
but you are hot
writing threats
on every breath I got

Dragon pressing close
against the neck
hand upon the jaw
a total wreck

No promises to keep
no future plan
just the touching
of the woman and the man

Crossing wires
in the brick and steam
waking up the body
from the dream

Later on
the music fades away
chairs are stacked
against the light of day

Collar holds the red
the shoulder bite
memory of the teeth
inside the night

Dragon goes with you
to sleep it off
while the city gives
a little cough

Lying in the dark
and grinning wide
feeling fire
on the inner side

Next time that I hear
the opening chord
looking for the ink
that I adored

Dragon left a map
upon the skin
showing me exactly
where I’ve been