First Kiss

Halfway parted lips
Trembling, awaiting a sign—
Permission granted

The Now

Instantaneous,
My core cradled in comfort--
Our stolen moment

Let this love suffice,
Encompass all that I am;
Surrendered to you.

Not Yet Creaking

Gray hairs in stubble
On chin and cheek betray me;
I am not that old

Butterfly

Once

Before my chrysalis
I was an ugly thing full of venom
Bound to the earth

And a pale soul

Air that spoke without meaning,
Without breath
Simply devoid.

Wrapped within myself
My spirit slumbered
Troubled

Grew

Transformed.

Now

I fly unencumbered, unalone.

Beautiful, I have surpassed my prior self.

Join us up here, where we fly and do magic.