Palaver

he whispers tender words
softly
in my ear
voice overlapping
the gentle sound
of rain
showering against my window
i reach for him
as an empty fulfillment
a momentary bliss
to still
the raging of my heart
i vow to him
sweet lies
of devotion
of eternity
and wrap his limbs
around my body
as i wish
for that gentle rain
showering
against my window

february 28, 2001