Affection

By Charles Sapp II

Tear stained flesh,
unaccompanied with comforting arms;
displays of unaffection.
Question the face of love, is this what you want?
Fear of closeness
attached emotion
solidified whisper,
a suitable kiss
with passion stained sheets
embraced suction of sweat
and heartbeat talk.

Laying in parallel—
worlds united,
past histories clash
redefining future possibilities.
Unconditional love,
unbroken,
unexpressed;
blame mother and father.

Caged affection
with animal instincts
and human feelings;
unaddressed with silent ways
to say I love you
and sorry to have hurt you.