Hostage Taker

He snatched me, cuddled me, A straying lamb in the wild. I peeked into his eyes; a flame danced. I cupped my mouth, mumbled: In love with me! He pressed me to his heart; Kissed my boney cheek. I stink, don't I? My lips trembled. He whispered: To clean you up, My love; that's why I came. My love ... Me! I began to shiver. His face gleamed, You're mine. I, a hostage! My eyes bulged. I wriggled, tried to get off him; His arms tightened, nestling me. I wanted to cry, my voice vanished. Giant eagle clutching a prey, he lifted. We soared, I dizzied, the wild receding. Still dazed, I clung, clenched my eyes Till we punched through the clouds. I peeped, looked around; dark cloud below, The blue above. I squinted at him. You, saved me! He smiled: I've searched for you! Warm tears crawled down my cheeks. © 2013 Celestine S. Ikwuamaesi