Becoming Not Being - Grade

how the rapier speaks to flesh 
is not unlike the serpents' tongue 
enlightenment of understanding 
through confrontation 
I'm using my perspective 
as an excuse 
adversaries as gravity and momentum 
step through apologies 
for the right time to kill 
and if concrete holds me below 
I will marvel at the sun 
until I stop breathing 
decay and return, and as apparitions 
I will move amongst you 
as hopes and dreams 
place the pillow over your face