Saturday, February 16, 2013

Night Shift


It’s cold out now, with short days.
So the sun has long-since set by the time
I come to you. Each night, calm, attentive,
Responsive, as any gallant suitor.

With a cat’s stealth, I explore your
Terrain, scenting out any subtle
Differences, alert to danger signals,
Ready to pounce on base threats...

Or to service your subtler needs. I am
Deliberate in my attentions,
Instinctive in my timing, I know your
Every heartbeat…Except when I don’t.

And that’s the best. When it’s all
Colored lights and sirens. When I am
The sword and the shield, the one
You need. The force you require.

I live in those moments. I am the stillness in the
Frenzy, the laser on the scope. Locked on. I am most
Alive, when I am at one with your need. My attention
Alternately violent and tender. As you require.

And that aliveness…it’s like a drug. So
Much more so than the mistress she used
To suspect. My jurisdiction. Mine.
To serve and protect. Again please…

It is night again…and I come to you…

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