Junk

I ask for a name and I get a 12-step introduction.
Is this natural for a modern relationship?

Whoever I may be, and
whatever I may have done, and
wherever I may have been, at least
I own my heart in its entirety.

I cannot fall in love with who you once were;
I do not ask the same.
It is time--

Take out your garbage,
Leave it at the curb.
It'll be hauled away, eventually;
But not by me.

-- July 2005

Snippets in progress

the blood of forebears
pounds in the heartbeat
eons pass in nanoseconds

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potential in a guttering flame
reeks with waxing power
molding intent to will
holding will to intent
Release!

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Divinity is a cat
munificently poised to pounce
the computer mouse letting you know
it's time to return to reality

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o what sweet exuberance - - this life
vividly unmanifest
the sultry summer fullness
(doucement - - doucement! if embraced
too tightly, see!
it flees!

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Love is life's eternal WOW

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-- TLPatten, 2005