Eyes widely, not turning away, 
heart twisting with the slight of hand 
watching you echo, and turn and return 

I grit my teeth and steel my patience 
the cage of my ribs not enough to contain 
taking you in for fleeting moments 
letting you go for an eternity 
or so it seems. 

Wanting, your freedom, my own 
Wanting, love for you 
Wanting, clarity, eyes unsewn 
Wanting, peace for this resting heart. 

Wisdom filed away, key lost 
familiar ground to tread 
more reason to fear 
but the cage of my ribs can't hold it back 
it rushes me. 

Wanting, your embrace 
Wanting, the hate pushed out 
Wanting, a valid face 
Wanting, someone to be, or to have.