TENDER STRUGGLE

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The moment is come, dear one, and once again    
I remember when you try to surrender, and    
I recognize how you agonize.  
 
How tender you become, open and trembling,  
even as you try to retreat.  
 
To seal away anything resembling your    
submission whenever we meet.    
 
I've come to understand that part of    
the man you are  
 
who is strong yet unsure about what still    
remains unsaid.  
 
You bow your head because I see clearly    
the tears begin to flow.  
 
But darling (my hand lifts his chin so I may    
gaze lovingly at him),  
 
please be assured and know,    
when it's you I possess in total submissiveness,  
 
I give you more than my tears. Now then    
put aside your fears. Do as I ask and come here.
 
 
©2005-2016 Jade-Pandora. All Rights Reserved.
 
This poem placed first in the DUP competition "Valentine Cupid"
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