The Red Room
I walk into the castle
knowing what I want
and you say with your eyes...
                       meet me upstairs

There, across the room you stand
twirling daggers in those strong hands
as the twilight dances off them
circling, stalking
doing what you do best:
enticing, beckoning – commanding – with your eyes
we come to this dark red room
for one reason only...

I smile devilishly at the thought
of how well your hands know me
of the quality of your Craft
I struggle against your pulls
as I am seduced

Succumbing to your energy
I rush for you – but stop short
knowing the gratification you’ll get
I force those urges down
and turn them on you...
I want you to know the twinges,
the sweet pain of the wait
that makes the reward that much sweeter

With a smirk, I reach for your dagger
and feel the blade on the tips of my fingers
as you catch my wrists
and overpower me

Quickly, my corset is unlaced
dropped to the floor with the other clothes
silent screams escape, the ones that only you and I can hear
minutes pass – your expertise is clear
...but in reality, hours go by
as I transcend bliss, ecstasy, heaven
and unite anew with your soul

Once more, you propel the sun to rise and the moon to bow
as they pay homage to your abilities

Hours later I lie alone
swinging my chalice
dwelling on the power and pull of your eyes
knowing that I’ll venture once more
to see the look of mischievous satisfaction
glaring at me from across the dark red room
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