Dare To Love a Dragon

After a century, I still get sucked into the swirl of light Into your eyes and attached to the flare of fire And rumbling steps that Shake my walls. Throwing back the years, in a cave I discovered and Watched you blowing fire and wrestling With the same invaders who tried to Freeze and stake me with ice. I counted petals in your cave, Yearning and yet afraid of the blowing fire That could kill and dispel my long Frost slumber. Yet my steps got closer and Dared your eyes to meet mine: Fire and ice, an explosion, Through the smoke, naked, Raining pain, I could feel you, a man Touching my face with such Gentleness. Since then, flowers come out of Crevices and shadows, Breathing life into Spring. Summer simmers, fireflies breeze through Our hands. Fall becomes a gentle cushion, And Winter shivers, anticipating Your fire to stoke up the branches, Crackling in flame. Seasons pass, I take note of the sun painting us A majestic color and letting us Fit it in our palms before it descends Below the mountain. The moon Follows our steps home and Into our bedroom where your fire tames And I count your smokeless snore into the wee hours.