She wants the body of her love to hold her body

and gentle it to

ecstasy.

 

She wants him to hold her heart,

freely given,

and protect it next to

his.

 

She wants him to listen to her mind,

to nurture its freedom

and join it in its

discoveries.

 

She turns, restless,

while his sweetness rests

elsewhere.

 

© suzanne conboy-hill 2016