#unconsumed
dusk fell upon us softly
between kisses
that probed and went
across the borders
into the other´s land
to find it strange
yet pleasant
and a little frightening
the whistle for retreat
was blown
and we went out for dinner
but soon grew restive
to resume the wanderings
on each other´s turf
your girlish coyness
made me hesitate
lest a wrong move
turn me into a frog that
thrown against the wall
would not change
into a prince
I hid within my robe
your loving body
hard up against mine
felt beautiful
your kisses and caresses
roused my blood
your loving trust
shaken, at times,
by my exploring touch
made me feel very young
and very old at once
it was not easy
to maintain control
we walked the tightrope
through the night
your innocence protected you as well
as my experience and respect
for your determination
not to lose yourself
and not to join me
at that time
our entanglement
between desire and restraint
was long and yet too short
dawn found us puzzled
words were scarce
the parting kisses
sweet and sad
left memories
unrefreshed
to this very day
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Mar 26, 2015
Mar 26, 2015 at 4:56 PM UTC