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passion

like a fierce lush everglade

ascends upon the hush of the night

mercury vows to bestow her gift of desire

to a worthy sea drift

representing flight

the subtle emergence into a fresh new

tomorrow flawlessly starts to unfold

the ever present friction of mutual

attraction sets the idealistic pace

for the once wayward goal

misery brushes up on her latest role

communicating to the eager participants

that expediency bars only so many holds

lends to further the perfect knowledge

that love can not imagine the splendor

for which long denied desperation aspires

so very handsome are but the darkest coals

bluntly put: needing is one of the finest

logs ever placed upon the bitter grate of

life's sweet, private fires

so, giving into the truest wishes of the heart

can only add trust to one's confidence as in

any natural relationship that we know

requires..........................

(Jan. 22, 1996)