Crystalline...

In the distance her crystalloid crypt
Hung in the balance of him...
'Chrysalis'.

The avalanche of instinct
Had now claimed her path
'Chrysalis' was succinct..!
Citing the caterpillars epitaph...

"Protect the object, obtect 'Crystalline"
Cased in cocoon, his 'Butterfly Queen'.

Within quartz quarters,
Contained, she remained.
A venomous empress,
'Crystalline' by name.

Encase thy wings into transformation
Becoming her world, evolving creation.

'Chrysalis' the catalyst, safeguarding her soul
As metamorphosis takes full control.
Thy 'Glassed Wing' glamour,
'Crystalline' ....
Shall overwinter whilst clinging to leaves.

In diapause, a month doth pass
From the cremaster, she must leave...'Chrysalis'
His duty to keep her secret...discreet
Had come to an end, for death he would meet.

Her diaphanous wings had now come to life
'Chrysalis' then knew she would soon leave in flight.
                

Entirely toxic, on venom she feeds
The 'deadly nightshade'
A most poisonous weed.

Alas, 'Chrysalis' had fallen deep.
In love.
Thus, dire consequences he'd reap.

Such easy prey
He came to be.
For his heart did melt
Whilst she flirted with flutter
Her breathtaking charm
Was spreading like butter.

One taste of her lips proved his instant demise
Devouring him whole as he said his goodbyes.

With a smile on his face
He then closed his eyes
For he would be forever
Within....
His glass butterfly.

Carey Milton ©