Love Like Me

Last night

I dreamed

I walked amongst the stars

clouds beneath my feet

there was no pain

there was no sorrow

only

a peaceful understanding.

Locked deep within

the beasts brewed

howling

scratching

trying to break free

of the gilted cage

padlocked

sealed shut

I try not to peek there.

Nightmare shadows

breathing hard

putrid breath

walk away from the cages

pretend not to see……

I found you within this dream

a prince

to my princess

maybe not?

More a fighter

a saviour

easing your way in

passed the guardians

passed the door

barred

nailed shut

yet you pry at it

determined to discover what I do hide.

Find within

a broken heart

a battered soul

who do I trust

how do I tell?

At the apex

you found your way in

breaking down the barriers

the false front

that I show to all

wrapping me in tenderness

in love

in faith.

I awoke

no longer the dainty damsel

another body

another brain

another fear

why cannot I not find a love like…..

flames dancing in the fire

passion burning hot

why instead

do I always end up with heartache?

©May 8/19

Picture via Pinterest and found by The Eclectic Contrarian