* beckoning

in your
smooth wary softly
deliberate doelike grace
I know you will run from me
but nothing runs forever
mystery

did I
knock less than gently
at the gate of your retreat
I know it is locked and bolted
but doors were meant to be opened
bravery

if we
travel hopefully
and share the driving
I know there will be twists and turns
but all roads lead somewhere
fantasy

did your
heart silently
bid me take wing
I know you will burn me
but the flame is part of the flight
ecstasy

©   Ian MacLeod, 2001
Published in With Honors, 2001
All rights reserved.

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