when
you called me, and i came again;
when, shadow-veiled, you touch me, when
again this time that instant when
that faintest gasp escapes me when
i don't know if you'll let me when
you'll let me breathe or stop me when
your grip so gently threatens when
you hold me frozen helpless when
you pin my hands behind me when
you find my tender places when
you trap my wings half folded when
you make me tremble tiptoe when
you catch my gaze and seize me when
my eyes show you my fear and when
i see your smile in your eyes when —
— we both know why we're here!
and then: