Everything to Say

A box without words
bounces silence off its walls.

Bring me the heat to
melt this prison of plastic.

Scorch the skin draped
over these bones of mine.

Find my heart.
Touch it.

Is it still warm?

This is your body now.

You stripped me from fear,
and now it's only partially mine.

I gave myself away.
You let me.

But, where are you now
that I have something to give?

I am yours, you are mine.

I think I'll sit and wait.

[ SJM ]