Consuming Fear
Awakened with a start
by the cold hand of fear
sweat pours from a body
that lays beneath a comforter
that doesn't comfort
Eyes dart back and forth
searching for dangers
or spooks that are
conjured up by
an over-active imagination
The heart races,
caught within the throat,
in a battle between
beating or stopping
as anxiety overtakes
Minutes pass,
a calmness returns,
embarrassment settles upon
the weary soul
until sleep
once again consumes
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Waiting For the Echo
Whispers shout
more than screams,
I can hear you,
just say the words
In dreams or wakefulness,
I can see you,
just say the words
Pain filled or pleasure intense,
I am here,
just say the words
Dark of night, light of dawn
feel me,
just say the words
From the beginning,
till the end of forever,
I say the words
Three words
that’s all I ask,
as I continue
waiting for the echo
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Expectations Fulfilled
Dance of danger
sparks ignite;
blowing winds
in the dark of night
Flames intense
heated passion;
wanton intent
in an alluring fashion
Irrational but irresistible
explosive desire;
sensuous need
takes us higher
Love of blue
flashes pure and white;
eyes twinkle
starry delight
Expectations fulfilled
sated beyond;
languorous dreams
completing our bond