[Passionaria]

stunned
images become clear
and dance vivid across
my mind
this slow motion movie
carving details of
what you've done
across my psyche
in focused technicolor splendor
until the pain ricochets
like a gunshot piercing my heart
tears burst the dam of my reserve
and puddle along my collarbone
then flow like a river
into warm cleavage
this salty pain methodically
caught into black lace
who's delicate rose pattern is brought
to life against warm moist flesh
trust shattered
wet lace becomes
the dumpster
of my faith in you
my fingers trace the outline of my breasts
as my mind fondles your prose
our first cerebral tango
that ended in breathless chocolate
me vulnerable
and you holding me close
wrapped
in your down quilt
you made me feel safe
that was the first time I trusted you
I trusted you
I trusted
YOU