This Man’s Strength
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As I labored today,
At skillful trade,
I was sure…
I felt your kiss,
Upon my lips…
In a fleeting moment,
Between thoughts.

As I entered maze of,
City crowded…anxious,
I could have sworn…
I felt your warm embrace…
Of reassurance.

As loneliness,
Came crashing in…
With overbearing weight,
I’m sure I felt…
Your gentle, powerful…
Touch…holding…
So supportive,
Giving me strength.

With darkness tapping…
On my windows,
Refusing light…
I ran into it,
In my attempt,
To escape to emptiness,
Of my bed…

Falling…
Into what I hoped…
Was safe,
I felt the softness…
Of your hands,
Catch my head…

Lying me tenderly down,
As you disrobed me…
Expelling my pain,
As you graciously…
Covered me with your body…

Sending me…
Into time to come…soon,
Where strength of this man,
Would be returned to him,
Given back as a gift…

Of your love.

Erin Woods