The Path

I climb the path 

that takes me to

your heart;

through the ferns

& green, I search.

I kissed your mouth

when I found you

standing on the crest;

waiting for me to

give you what you need.

You took my hand

& lead me to your love.

What do I give you;

don't make me need you.

What do you want from me;

Don't make me want you.

I climb.

Through the wild

I kissed your face.

What do I need from you;

I search.

Don't make me climb.

I'm not what you need,

don't make me bleed.

It's too late;

I reached to you for more

& you extended your hand, open.

I kissed your mouth

& was on my knees.

I climbed the path to you.

You took my hand

& you took my heart -

through the forest

& over the rocks

you made me want you.

I see you & hold

my breath for more.

I swallow you & taste

your sweet breath -

I don't hold back.

I crawl through this

ache of love & desire,

through the soil & dirt -

it's what I need.