Another old one from my notebook . . .

DarkLove

Shadowed obsession, seductively veiled,
passions aroused, tho' often quailed.

hidden hunger for sensual diversion
causing fears of self aversion.

finding ease in unique pleasure
requiring pain in certain measure

slender limb lightly garnished
trimmed in leather tightly harnessed

rounded breast bringing bliss
nipple clutched in metal kiss

firm full lips stretched tightly round
wholly filled to stop the sound

of loves sweet cries breaking free
as loves caress bites tenderly

at swelling cheeks and taut pulled thighs
leaving signs of loves compromise.

Surrendered to loves darker cries
bound up now with other ties

yielding license to private choice
giving freely, no power to voice

of what is feared nor with rancor
at thoughts of what might occur

abandon virtue, unleash lust
nothing matters, only trust

that pain and shame will soon give way
to erotic pleasure of such deep sway

that pain and pleasure become the same
erotic treasure in one name.

Copyright, 1991