like a moth to a flame
in the darkness
of a power cut
hovering around
the candle ring
carefully dodging,
but at times
almost dipping
into the yellow, clumsily
I keep coming back
even if I don’t want to
I wish I could leave
you
I wish I could leave
but I’m here
because I forgive
so easily
every time
the heat
lightly burns
the edge of a wing
wait! the power’s back
the flicker dies
in a whoosh
I’m free.
Pregnant pause.Precocious cause.Silent fright.Humour light.Puerile plight.Seen in unbridled light.Semantics futile.Kiss the neck,slight.Languid licks.Chortled miff.Incessant sighs.Curious cries.Open right.Giddying high.Shock and surprise.Slow strides.Acid touch.Leave love.Caress lust.
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