You held a poison for me to drink
I refused to let it pass through my lips
You begged but I said no
So you kissed me...
Scared, I start to pull away
But it's so soft, so gentle...
I lean in for more
You offered me your dark elixir again
Stubbornly I push you away
You pleaded and I said no
So you touch me...
Afraid, I turn to walk away
But I crave the tenderness...
I fall into your arms
You caress my face with your lips
Relaxing every defense
You wrap me in your warm embrace
And I'm lost inside your arms
You wait until I'm weak
To reach into my soul
And steal my desires
Then you whisper...
Softly and so gently
The words I long to hear
Promising me dreams I dare not dream
And I shudder with anticipation
I open my mouth...
And let the poison in
Now I'm paralyzed with the fear you fed me
Sick with shame, cold and empty
I hate you for what you've done
But I love you for it too
And every time I start to refuse you
You kiss me...
(c) Jennifer Renee' Davis
September 9, 1999