One

Be with me stay with me as one;
Hands entwined, neck bent, mouth kissing breath into mine

My hands failing and marred,
Reaching out for yours; to keep and console,
Hand entwined with hand

Be with me stay with me as one;
Hands entwined, neck bent, mouth kissing breath into mine

My neck straight and unyielding,
Bends to yours; sloped and tethered,
The essence of one

Be with me stay with me as one;
Hands entwined, neck bent, mouth kissing breath into mine

My mouth biting, lies—lashes out,
Halted by your mouth; soft, knowing, honest
Kisses the breath into mine

Loved me throughout
Stayed with me as one; hands forever entwined,
Neck bent, mouth kissed life into mine

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