Like my blood, you're coursing through my veins.
With every beat, you move through my vitals,
Heart, brain, lungs, skin...

Each beat delivers more of my secrets to you.
My hopes, fears, proudest moments, all mingling in the conversation you have with my body.
I say it that way because I don't have a choice.

You've become part of me. Am I as much a part of you?

Your skin so warm against mine,
Your smell lingering in my pores,
I can feel your heartbeat,
And I feel home.

Running to the sound of my beating heart,
My footfalls muffled by heavy breathing,
I taste your scent on the air.

I am the rocky shoal, on which the storm breaks its waves,
I am the anvil, on which life takes its shape,
I am the general, preparing to invade,
I am the one who embraces his fate.

Ask not of me to sit idle and patient,
I don’t deal in time and common complacence,
I need the struggle to showcase my worth,
My shoulders are broad but my attitude terse.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a monster,
I’m just forged to be something much harder,
I’ll open my heart and share my dark secrets,
But please don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.

A picture was promised,
Yet stands undelivered,
My heart isn't broken,
But my body's aquiver.

Please send something soon,
I look forward to see,
A picture of you,
Taken solely for me.

(Preferably naked)