the handmaiden

 
I hurt you with my honesty
but you would accept nothing less
 
I caress your soul and undress
softly exposing my gentleness
allowing you succor at my breast
 
come my love and take your leave
from all of the distress
I ache with loneliness but keep my head, I must
 
I want with such an intensity to know you deeper
the truth of you I think it best
we touch and explore each other in our sacredness
 
I am the woman you've desired, I confess
shadowed by pain I've hidden myself from your vision quest
eternally connected to you I'm here at your behest
 
I vow now on my knees to protect your honor
while I stand to devour the darkness that has beset you
 
come to me in nightmares glare
I will defend you in your terror
 
I see you true, in horror's epiphany and I don't love you any less