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Dream to Nightmare! Wednesday eve began with thoughts of her Saw her in my arms as sleep arrived The longing just to listen to her purr Turned to terror right before my eyes Several at their home, including me Purpose of the gathering unclear Children played beneath a backyard tree Adults chattered 'round a keg of beer Curious, I had hoped to see their home She agreed to lead me - hand in glove No way that I could have guessed or known She would once again declare her love Held each other for the longest time Tears of joy streaming down her face Nearly starving lips attacking mine Months of loneliness, that kiss erased Weakened knees began to give away Still entwined we settled to the floor Eye to eye we smiled where we lay Then heard someone rapping at the door Lay in silence feigning empty-room Hoping the intruder would give in (If discovered - this could be our tomb I suspect that lust is still a sin) Eyes clinched tight as door is opened wide Waiting for the other shoe to fall Saw her husband's gun in my mind's eye Heard the Devil hiss, "You've got a call" Kissed her lightly on the lips, and prayed Room was filled with silence and remorse (Funny, but she didn't seem afraid Knew the threat, and no doubt knew the source) Would I wake in Heaven or in Hell? Hoped my death would just a moment take "Grant her mercy", I was heard to yell Prayed that she'd not be...at Fire Lake Jerked awake a-drenched in sweat and tears Asking God to both of us forgive Shaking with the memory of fear More than steamy dream - I want to live! |
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