Transgression

Tonight I want you to do something you’ve 

Never done before, under these shadows 

Made by my soul, concealing you from the 

Gaze of shame, the guilt you fear.  I want you 

To do something dangerous with me—give 

Over to the hands of others what is 

Yours, bending with the ease of release, a 

Blur, these musky flowers bold with spring.  Still 

The shadow holds us, keeps us safe.  With the 

Moon rampaging through the sky, I want you 

To watch what I do so I can ask your 

Secrets, gather them from the rough where they 

Were tossed, petal by petal.  I can touch 

Their little shapes, colors—red, yellow, white.  

There lay yourself open, as I will for 

You, because this cannot be innocence.  

This is a crime.  I know you can’t say the 

Words so I will say them for you, and tell 

You what to do.  Feel your blood begin to 

Pound as borders are open, the body 

Free to move across the normal.  Tonight 

Everything you believe must be cast off.  

You can’t look back.  It’s too late even now.  

Don’t be afraid.  In my hands place yourself, 

Lose hold of your world, close your eyes, breathe deep

And push over the edge.  It will be cold, 

At first.  You won’t stay above the water, 

But will come out the other side, and there 

You will know it’s done by your own free will.