Co-Dependence

Speak to me 

softly. Whispered words, 

too timid for the light

of day. The hushed words

of silly love talk,

through kiss-swollen lips. 

The sighs that should be

imperceptible, but your bare chest

against my back betrays you with 

every breath.

You bury your face in my hair, 

clutching to the scent of you trapped

there. You always needed to know

you had left your mark. Claimed me

in some base, yet powerful way.

And, in the same perverse fashion, 

I loved it. Craved it. 

Needed it, like a needle 

in the crook of my arm. The bruised

fingerprints of our love left

there long after you

had gone. 

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

Oh dear me. That's a powerful message. I really like the bit of human psyche you put in here. It's a sad thing that develops in too many people. Well done.

[JessicaRose]

much thanks :)