Retreat: A Haiku

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In my solitude

God slips through my wet fingers

I am not alone.

River: A Haiku

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Tongues lick the delta

Torrents rush between my thighs

Bathe in these waters.

Paradox: A Haiku

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This heart-grief tells me

That our love is an ending

Dying to begin.

Masochist: A Haiku

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You demand no words

While biting my silver tongue

Your love leaves a mark.

Wizard: A Haiku

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Your flames surround me

But I long to know the man

Behind the curtain.

Mercy: A Haiku

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Run your sword through me

Release me from this torment

Of my writhing need.

Tin Man: A Haiku

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Retire your lament

"If I only had a heart!"

You have mine, lover.

Beyond: A Haiku

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Lost in Rumi's field

My soul lies down in the grass

Yearning to be met.

Endings: A Haiku

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I do not regret

How your kiss cracked me open

Thanks for the heartbreak.

Longing: A Haiku

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Alone in my bed

Hot tears only fan the flames

Of my burning heart.