Labyrinth
With well-chosen words he called to her to come closer.
Behind his blue eyes lay labyrinths filled with laughter.
The treasure now revealed, titillates her heart with joy.
His comforting touch lays claim to all her hopes and dreams.
Make a choice, endless longing or an effortless joy.
She chooses joy, binding herself to her destiny.
Surrendering her free will to the foretold future;
bracelets click shut around her wrist; chains clanking up steps.
The labyrinth that had called her, filled with joy, now turned
seemingly a bit darker as she entered its gate.
Lost in his twinkling eyes, lulled to an unending sleep.
Dreaming of passion so intense it overtakes fear.
She was hauled out of her dreams and into his grey world.
Dark slid across the labyrinth; obscured her frail frame.
Her shadow-cast lover by her side, his touch frigid.
She wept loudly in fear as her destiny claimed her.
Copyright © Alison Hodges | Year Posted 2020
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