speak

I want to fall in love
with her
I want to be worthy
of falling in love
If only she would speak
where I can hear
and whisper secrets
What to say
to do
How to touch
How to be something
She desires
If only I knew
How to be worthy
of loving her

I can never say
impressive things
because I want
to impress you

I can whisper gentle
words that cut
and make them bleed
for the want of me
but they
don't concern me

I don't understand
Why I'm frail
and lost in doubt
when I speak
to you

I know where I stand
with them
Two feet from desire
and closer to
seduction

Where am I with you?
Am I even a thought?
The ghost of a feeling?
I think I am fading
past unimportant.

By wind harsh
and gentle lover's bites
our lips bleed
and heal, scarred
Each day new wounds
Each day new healing
And so we kiss
speak and make love
through faded pain

Speak
Say it
With a sweaty voice
With heat in your eyes
Fire in your throat
Say it
That you desire me
To look upon you
And consume all
Say it
And with a deep growl
I will look into you
And you will be devoured
Speak