your words, the progeny of your soul

reveal an untold expanse

of naked emotions, vivid dioramas

barely masked meanings

untold stories and unspoken dreams

give me license, fair champion

to reach without fear

thru  your presentment  of armour

to touch the golden nugget

that is your heart

to succor the turbulent thoughts

the savage notions

that clamor to be heard 

and silence the damning doubts

that threaten at every turn

with a kiss to still

every demon and ghost

to throw up a castle, carve its moat

to guard a love and build a trust

reviving  faith, instilling hope

you have won your lady’s heart