Sleep Gauze

The butterfly takes a nap

Did I talk in my sleep?
I dreamt so vivid...

The words flowed
out of me, I repeated
them against your
smile, a whisper
and I was scared
to open up so honestly
in my nakedness,
under your gaze, your eyes
peering into, through
the thoughts that jangled
around in my head.

You do that
You do this to me
You don't have to try

"Protection against werewolves,
vampires, and other boys"

It weighs heavy against
my skin, I know it's there
along with the dotted line
trail you marked along
the way.

Is it worth the wait?
Was it worth the time
gone by, unknowing what
we two had been through?

Yes
Yes

I'm falling
I'm trying not to
but like the spider said to the fly
"come into my parlor"
I did.
I entered, and became
ensnared in the words, the kisses,
the sliver strands of caresses

You've caught me
off my guard, with the walls
down, I invited you
into my world.

Don't break me.

Reviews

[James Watts]

Very nice. Haven't read you in awhile and this was refreshing.

[Ruth]

Surreal! Excellent piece :) I love it:) Poppy xx

[Doctor JKC]

I used to get a lot of info from a GF
sleep-talker and so did her boyfriend.
Wowsies!

Killer title and a great poem.

Live for love and take the consequences
with as much grace as you can muster.

(if anyone hurts you just give me their address)

Hugs, Jack

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Beautiful and sweet, this is totally dreamy! Wonderful writing!

[Crazy Cat Man]

:) My poem of the day

[Tommy]

Amber this is great. A vulnerable look at love. I love the spider and the fly analogy. Wow, it is a scary, but awe inspiring thought to love again isn't it?
RLG,
Tommy

[Electric Fascination]

I absolutely adore this! Someday I can only hope I can write this well. (:

[Antonio Valentino]

You know what, you're a great story teller Amber!
I thoroughly enjoyed this!

Great writing!
Antonio