"Where You Once Laid"

Shutting out my sense, I recall the heat of your body, and the way it burnt against my cold cold skin. A serpent made human. How ironic. The monster made maiden.

A bitter laugh.

I reconcile my wants and needs.

Is this where this will all end? Tell me there's more to come. Tell me i still have a chance.

Could I have taken it all the wrong way? Are you like that with everyone. Balancing your world, keeping it together. I admire you from my distance. Am i worthy enough to tip over your pivot of control?

Close your eyes. I'll hold you till the pain subsides.

For a moment with you, i would have followed.

Our silence would have protected us.

Selfish. Selfless. All i knew was the want to touch your skin.

I trusted you only in my dreams. To walk further, i'd need your hand to guide me on.

  ¶ 9/01/2004 12:53:00 AM