Safe In the Realm of Desire

So vulnerable she seems
How you would love to love her
And that spooks you to no end
Sheepish scared and reticent
Knowing what can’t be undone
Hiding behind desire’s realm
Odds hardly in your favor



AP: 3rd place 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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