I love this poem! First of all, the title designates a specific character - Saraesa -- as well as a setting. So many poems are abstract and leave the reader wandering aimlessly, but this one gives the reader a starting point to comprehend the poem's body. The body itself is a triumph; the character, her being, her sensations, are vividly portrayed. Reading this, I felt like I'm witnessing a powerful, beautiful, mysterious event. As the poem progresses, the character grows in my mind. At first, she seems primarily a mass of color, texture, and emotion: "Murky, bloody, vehement." The last three lines, though, mark an endpoint -- for the poem, for the character's journey, and also for her development. She has grown; she is now immortalized and has a presence. Overall, a really beautiful and captivating piece! - Ty