I want YOU
as my moon
reflecting at me
the light of LOVE
as my yin
so, if I'm a raven
I want YOU
as my dove
as the air
in my chest
surrounding you,
my heart
I want you as my only muse
I want YOU as my art
I want YOU
as my Lilith
as my eve
YOU are the temple
and my goddess
and the religion I believe
I want
YOU and only YOU
everyday, forever
I am bound to you, my love
by bonds that could
not be severed

...though you tried
and I know
the bonds weren't broken
because I still feel
you inside
YOU are the temple
and my goddess
and the religion that I buy
and I'm still praying to you daily
though I'm still denied
© Michael Paul Reed