DICTATING DESIRE

I subdued her so early I forgot her existence Every time she moved Desire met with resistance It mattered for nothing My silence eased pain No worries, little ones I have Gibraltar's reins I want air to breathe A place to mend and rest I have some good things...too I believe I am blessed I used to have dreams But I filled them with matter I lost all for LOVE And still, my children scattered Alone and empty I stand on my long, grey, cement porch No swing to lighten the weight Of wondering what is all this processing for ....when I want to dance Written by Trudy Schrader on 10-03-2024