By kindred_spirit49
Date: 2003 Jun 02
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[[2003.06.02.16.41.1476]]

I ask you not to go….

this moment
I have feared..

that you would leave me..

was seen lurking in the night
outside the door to my mind
and from the advantage of its towering perch
out there... somewhere in the dark...
within the crevices of my thoughts
it pounces upon me
as a cat to it's prey
and devours me

I am defenseless against it's ruthless image
as these feelings of inadequacy take on new meaning
attempting to suffocate me
with my own vision of insecurity
spread thick....... in the presence of another

I stand in the shadows and observe
this ritualistic dance of man and woman
adversaries in a struggle of resolve
and with the fragilities of my being
I may not participate..
only to hope for  the fall of this gallant gladiator
to the sword of justice

and for one last time...
.... I draw my courage and strength
to ask you not to go