Locks

Is this the only way?

Should we always bond in pairs

until we reach our last day

and Death our pledge spares?

Do we have to be like this

you the lock and I the key

pretending we are slaves of bliss

sharing an unshared flesh decree?

Do you remember your old box?

The one you filled with locked desire

well, I think mine broke

and dreams spilled and caused the fire.

Ulysses A.