Kiss Me

I'm begging you,
From the bottom of my tired heart
Take away these tears
Ease this pain


I don't care if you're a stranger,
Or if I've known you forever
I don't care if we're just friends
Or even something more

I may get down on my knees
Maybe I'll shed a tear
I may play the talented seductress
But that's only my mask to hide the pain

Just hold me like this,
One hand entwining in my hair
The other around my waist
Stare into my eyes with your own

Come closer,
Just so that I can feel your lips brush against mine
Bring tears to my eyes
Make me tremble

Then forget all reason,
Kiss me softly
Don't hold back
Just hold me

Pull away only to look in my eyes,
Then kiss me again
Let your hands wander at their will
I don't care

Step away from me afterwards,
Make it feel like a tree root being slashed in half
Smile at me
Look into my eyes for a long moment

Stroke my cheek once,
Then trun away with a glance over your shoulder
Walk away
And leave me standing

Shawna Gordon
Nov. 30, 2000