Never the same

I never saw you coming.

So familiar our gaze,
your voice and my respect.

And with that invitation,
your honesty, and my complete trust,
you unwrapped me.

And as if waiting a lifetime for this very moment,
my ribbons dropped to the floor in unison.

Shaking
Flowing

You lead and I followed.

Good riddance and hello took over my core with your every touch,
taste, and word.

Every demand.
You seized me.

I said please.
And you said thank you.

Forever changed,
you’ve held me raw ever since.

And here I remain.
Reborn.