I wanted to believe my love was enough
to rid you of your demons...
but even if it was a good idea,
it was never enough.

Let me
trace your collar bone with my finger,
and then let my finger move to your neck
and linger,
if only for a moment or two.

Let me
feel your shoulder blades
as they sharply cut out of your back,
and confess to me
all that you lack.

Let me
put my arms around you
one more time
and tell you that I love you.

Let me
take in
the colour of your skin.

Let me
count the days
I've wished for this.
I'd trade them all for you anyways.

Let me
kiss the scars,
wish them away on stars,
and send them out to sea.

Will you let me?

I'm not a woman so you can be a man
Probing, your indulgent hands

I'm not a woman so you can touch
Respect, is that too much?

I'm not a woman so you can call me pretty
Your play-thing, your little kitty?

I'm a woman to walk this earth
with dignity,
Strength,
And
Power.