Blood and Bone

Be gentle with the hunt my love

For my wings are battered and bruised

Careful in your catching

The heart's been greatly misused

Be quick if you must, reach out if you dare

But please, darling, please handle all with care

Enfold me in your arms, be bold, hold firm, tight and strong

I beg of you subdue me not by force rather with love

As below, within without, so it is above

Clutch me close, don't let me escape

I no longer wish to be free

If I cannot dwell within your heart

A wild life is but a gilded cage to me

May your lips cloak me with your hot kisses

Your tongue will spin tales of flaxen gold

Soft fingertips flutter over tender flesh

Toy, tease, coax, stoke fire within mine blood

Sink your glittering fangs into willing throat

Come and claim what was always meant for you

String up your bow, nock your arrow, pluck the supple yew

I offer up myself: woman--blood and bone

Yours forever and all time...you'll never be alone.