A Savage Tenderness

A savage tenderness
lies between
the bondage of the heart
and the heart’s cruel longing
for release

We play with it
like children
play with fire
and between our wisdom and desire
we burn

We sow
the seeds
that flame with crimson
and hold on to that
savage tenderness
we know

Reviews

[Michael Oliver]

A touch of the old confessional about this - father I have sinned but I like it?
Cool piece of thinking - brave piece of thinking

[Carlton Carr]

Thank you Michael - you really do know me very well.