my face
veiled
by your hair
a peculiar modesty
we become
gentle
we become
a single flame
we glow
in our center
© 2013, Maude Larke
Also look for Maude Larke’s work in Cyclamens and Swords, Sketchbook and Doorknobs and BodyPaint.
I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
Thanks so much, Debbie — we think it’s lovely, too.
Thank you, Debbie and Rose, for your comments. It really helps a writer to keep on.