[Calliope]: 216.Poems.Sacrifice

Harass me and seduce me.
Pleasure me and abuse me.

Force upon me all of the attention
that my body seems to crave,
even while my heart and soul
wither within this grave.

Possess me and carress me.
Honour me and suppress me.

Your figure haunts my nightmares
in shadow and in light.
I can't deny my destiny
even through this dismal plight.

Take me and treasure me.
Adore me and deplore me.

I cannot escape the monster
that you have begun to be.
Instead I sacrifice my only comfort;
To you, I offer me.

© Angie O'Connor