Fomes and Flame
I crave moments
when my terrified side
is extinguished by longing—
when I willingly share
fervent fires with a
mouth made of kindling…
equally languishing lips
that sear ache upon ache—
until even fear tastes
like love worth keeping.
8.7.25
Copyright © Laura Breidenthal | Year Posted 2025
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