She came into your life
like metal in a microwave
storming the castle of self-worth
fighting the ghosts she sees in your eyes
throwing out junk crowding your mind
just to make room to breathe

But just who are you
without being haunted by
living, breathing memories failed love
grabbing hold of the dying embers
denying the vibrant life
she offers you

The gamble is all or nothing
and there are no rules
she said **** it a long time ago
made her own rules for the game of love
do not pass go, do not collect
promises in the dark

standing naked with hands on hips
head ***** slightly to the side
with eyes that see into the puzzle of you
and she smiles with the force of a hurricane

and your soul smiles in return