Existential Trust

 

And though I know you're near, I fear the quiet of the night

The silence drowns me and I am lost

A moment passes 'fore your touch assures me I am not alone

A feverish pitch in my voice alerts you not all is well

When you ask I'll simply say it was the chill

A pity that you would not understand if I were to tell

These words are dying in my throat

A breath away from spilling o'er my lips

I only wish that in time you'll come to know

How deep in the shadows of the night I hide from what I do not know

I seek your protection but am afraid to ask

You hold me close and I allow your kiss

Someday I hope to relish in this, your act of love

For now it only keeps me safe, from the darkness, from the shame

And though I know you mean well, I fear the act of pushing away.

 

 

Reviews

[Prose-full]

"I seek your protection but am afraid to ask"-----i love the vulnerability you show...

"Someday I hope to relish in this, your act of love
For now it only keeps me safe, from the darkness, from the shame
And though I know you mean well, I fear the act of pushing away"--------mmmm, nice....

i love your style....
great write...

[The Autumn Faerie]

*sigh*
I love this one, too...
Pushing people away seems to be what I do best.
Maybe someday I'll win an award for it?

Hm, perhaps we could share?

[Cylis Derrens]

I love the feeling of pure need reflected in this poem.

[Mr. Lopez]

seeking your protection but I am afraid to ask. Very vulnerable to the risks of love. Well put . Left me feeling exposed. great job !