Submissions by Xino

Within eyes of Ice and Thunder,
binding chains torn asunder.
Anger, sadness, pain, woe,
you're here my love so they must go.

Alas for when you must depart,
darkness seeks to shroud my heart.
For when I cease to hear your breath,
a husk I am so much bereft.

Oh the ache is bittersweet,
for joy doth flourish next we meet.
Akin to flames so warm and bright,
which drive cruel demons from the night.

For what you ask,
Doth this man pine?
Be it water flesh or wine?

"No!" keen I,
Voice but a wisp,
Darling's heartfelt tender kiss.

I'm held from fighting by your side,
this task is yours and yours alone.
My only action please postpone,
I will not turn my heart to stone.

Sitting here beyond your reach,
vitality begins to leech.
It seems my heart must surely burst,
for I yearn for you so much it hurts.

But know my love this pain is mine,
fear not the fact that my eyes shine.
The tears mourn not for me and you,
their simply all that I can do.

Imagine what will happen next,
when you hold me against your breast.
"I'm here, my dear. The deed is done,...