That First Taste Of Wildness Poem by Eric Cockrell

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oh, that first taste of wildness,
danger electric, intoxicating,
walking on the edge,

flapping your arms
...as if you could fly!

the first kiss, the first warm bodied
lover naked in your arms,
the first taste of flesh....

the first whisper of secrets exchanged,
the first tear of parting.

the first battle fought, the first time
knocked down, struggling to your feet,
the first taste of blood,

the first questions why,
the first resolve to endure!

the first bareback ride,
the first motorcycle too fast,
the first spinning out of control....

the first laugh to hide your fear,
the first brush with mortality!

oh, that first taste of wildness,
that never leaves your mouth!


(inspired by a poem written by Shadow Girl)