It Is Not Expected
this quivering need
burning like wildfire
raging deep
deeper than bone
whether alone
or not
I am home
in your company
your presence
adrift at sea
in your blues
those shining bright
lights of the soul
beyond any need to control
ohhhhh my darling
lost at sea
throw me a line
rescue my aching limbs
quench my thirst
drown me completely
in your throbbing warmth
I am fluid
no bone left standing
your presence embraces
yielding, commanding
before you I melt….hot
like drawn butter
taste and see…..
mmmm laughing like a child
running wet and wild… free
stomping through puddles
deep splashing
gushes
thick tangled vines
and quivering rushes
long hidden gardens
driving me forward
plunging into the darkness
boldly trusting
your presence
beside me
inside me
oh…. guide me… yesssss
surrounding me
grounding me… True
You are here
my dear
yessssssss
I confess all to You…
Desires and wanting
Ache that is haunting
Poured out completely
Surrendered
Tendered
To your care
Yesssss I dare…
As do you
Yield to me
ALL
I want it
Demand it
Implore you
I
Adore you…
Cherish
Protect
Nurture
Awed at this gift
Of you
And me
Growing
Flowing
Deep and mysterious
Stormy and calm
As the sea……
Erica 2001