Ecstasy (As You Sleep) Poem by Eric Cockrell

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ecstasy,
sheds the skin,
comes out of the shell....

leaves the firelit cave,
for the darkness,
and shadows' whisper

among the trees....
takes the kiss of wind
over the door well latched....

jumps from the ledge
never knowing how deep
or how cold the water below!

walks the forbidden mile,
fights the battle already lost,
with the conviction of desire....

brushes the nipple with fingers
piano key walking.....
almost kissing with fingertips

well worn and sure....
blows on the rain wet ember
believing in fire....

brushes the hair from your face,
watching, as you sleep!