Freudian

Hands to lovingly hold

Holding back

Comforting, yet

Boa constricting

Loudly wrapped, into

Strangled silence

Declarations of love

Concealing muted anger

Mother of my dreams

Warden of my nightmares

Protected by your spirit

Smothered by its dominance

Momma's boy

...Emasculated
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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