Feel No Evil

It pains me to admit
But I’ve forgotten what it felt like

To know the warmth
Of another’s breath
Against my cheek.

As I’v grown accustomed
To the cold,
Blurring the line
Between character and corpse.

So forgive me if I shiver now
For I fear I feel no evil
This time around

Let my body quake
In anticipation
Let my goosebumps spread
In excitement

Let me be reminded
That numbness is temporary
But please let me believe
Your touch is not.