Shail’s Nest

Do not be silent
speak to me my heart
let your words of love
flow free from afar.

Make them sing to me
the song of our love
encircling me
in your love so warm.

Let them weave their way
through my silky hair
touch me tenderly
and dance in joy.

Your lips cannot kiss
nor eyes caress
the hands so rough
don’t reach [...]

I am gagged.
Your silence
has taped my mouth shut
Words of love
held captives
within the walls of my heart
jostle, push and shove
to break free
and dance in abandon for you.
Caged in the dark confines
of my pulsing flesh and blood heart
they long for escape
to roam free
and reveal
what they feel.
But…
I am gagged
Your silence has
taped my mouth shut.
Incarcerated
my words [...]