With and Without

A Poem by Zach Lape

One of many poems in dedication to my girlfriend.

From a kiss went forth,
to a love never sin,
our embrace embroidered with passion,
and emotion within,
for my heart would forgo,
the very blood it doth flow,
to see your face as the snow,
its perfect skin,

If not your sight my eyes did see,
strike blind them now and forever,
for these arms nought to hold you once again,
from flesh and bone I would sever,
my tongue bereaved of words,
all my thoughts unheard,
a silken figure of the night,
truly a world without you absurd,
cast me to terrible fright,

But awakened I am,
and taken I'll be,
by your beauty unequaled,
for our loves next sequel...