Secret Window

Sinking ship, thrashing frigid waters promise eternity

Smiling eyes, a brilliant glow amidst the darkened skies

Decaying trees, forest once of beauty left to rot in vain

      Scarred hand, a beckoning guide to lead out of barren land

White room, padded walls closing in as lights begin to dim

     Impish tease, a sole focus in which the world shall freeze

Empty halls, spectral wails taunt from the shadows beyond

       Weathered voice, a lilting cadence to drown the noise

Family home, echoes of laughter soured by the hands of time

       Warm embrace, a shelter impenetrable and eternally safe

Troubled mind, frenzied thoughts pierce the veil of sanity

       Ultimate control, a balm to soothe the most fractured soul

Thank you, TKP, for such a fun and unique challenge!

@TreasureMe - your movie is Tombstone

"What's in the box?!"

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We play a precarious game, dancing around these dangerous things.

My voice calls your name, a covetous pang from my soul it sings.

You a burning flame, I the little moth who singes her wings.

Never one to be tamed, your hands and teeth leave welted stings.

Aching for your claim, a need to be filled pulls at my heartstrings.

Within me you came, instinct demanding you plant your offspring.

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I think I knocked my head - do my pupils look okay?

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Be forewarned - this is a very long, very strange, very chaotic stream of consciousness with no structure or direction in mind.

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A possessive fire burns within his ever-watchful eyes;
A protective beast with gnashing teeth runs wild in his heart;
A jealous pulsing of liquid heat sears through his veins.

She wishes he would let it go, free to show;
She wishes for the whispered words of "Mine" to leave his lips;
She wishes for a hand around her throat, unshakable and comforting.

He wishes for a gasp to escape her lips whenever she sits;
He wishes for her to rest at his feet, handfed and at peace within her mind;
He wishes to be her unwavering shield, the ultimate security for his most beloved.

A love to last until the end of time and fracturing of reality;
A connection of two unlikely souls, joined forevermore in perfect unison;
A trust to withstand all adversity, an unbreakable faith.

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It is so magnificent to see you run free and wild. How blessed I am to stand in the presence of such breathtaking beauty. Your predator and my prey dance with a macabre sway. Beating, rushing, pounding, flounce and flounder. A push and pull sing to a lovely beat. I want you to own me, to know me, to cherish me. Your pretty kitty who is soft for no one but you. I want to be everything you need, and all the things you want. Only you know the thoughts that run wild through my mind, only you can tame them. Every part of my being down to the fragments of my cells yearns to submit for you alone. A shield of mind and heart crumble to dust under your vigilant gaze. Throw me, pin me, hold me, circle me, chase me, love me. A safe place for your instincts to roam free. A waiting warm embrace for the weight of your darkness. A stone to rest your burdens upon, solid and reliable. A blanket to wrap around your soul and protect you from prying eyes. A release and respite, assured of my love for you through it all. Let me be your little one, to care for and comfort. You are my only safe space in a world that has hardened me beyond my own recognition. With you I am free to find me, a girl inside I have yet to know. Feminine and delicate, sensitive and unapologetic, worthy and in need of a protector. It is within you I see my light shine back, illuminating a path I had since walked alone. Scared and uncertain, adrift and bereft without you. Cherish me as I cherish you. Demolish the bed I make for you. Tear up the grass I grow for you. Protect the heart I entrust to you. Bear witness to my insecurities and flaws, demand that space in my mind be filled with you instead. Let me dance with your demons and mend the cracks in your spirit. When you find yourself slipping, let me reassure you of your worth. I will be your lighthouse when your ship is thrown into turbulent waters. Your perfect pet, your truest comfort, your unfailing peace. Let me return what you give freely every day.

I couldn't pick just one - never can ?

Thank you for the challenge ♡

I'm not sure if the meanings of these will make sense to anyone else in the same way I made sense of them in my strange little mind ?

☝️ I like his hat

Recent ramblings got me thinking about this one ?

Does anybody even remember Scar Symmetry? ?

I'm editing the post to include this song, in honor of one of my all-time favorite movies. Just went to see it in theater recently, and oh, what an amazing experience that was. Magical ?

Aaand ending it with my favorite band ?

Hiya!

I find myself curious today and would like to hear from y'all if you're willing to share.

What is the explanation and/or inspiration behind the name you chose to use on this site? Does it have any personal significance to you? If you had the choice, would you change it? What would you choose now?

My screen name is inspired by a song I heard on the radio many years ago. It's a sad song and certainly has a different feeling than what I was aiming for, but thought the name fitting nonetheless ?

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With a darkening of his crystal eyes, she knows what is to begin.
He looks upon his little pet with a twisted and promising grin.
She teased and baited with an innocent face, the fearsome beast within.
A battle of wills, a test of wits only the strongest hope to win.
She bolts and weaves, taken down to the leaves with an unrelenting pin.
A hungry wolf, a man possessed sinks his lengthened fangs into her skin.
Overpowered and profoundly loved, she submits to his greatest sin.

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A sudden change in personality would typically be concerning (and I am concerned for the state of my mental health at this very moment for even considering this) but I figured I'd join in on the party.

It is wildly out of my comfort zone, but the picture is just obscure enough for it to be alright.

I took this photo a while back and had it on my profile for a blip in time, but now it's going back up ??

You may find it there should you wish ??

*Picture has since been removed*

What little, seemingly insignificant things bring you joy? What brings a smile to your face or lightens your heart that people don't typically give much consideration to?

I love to open up doors and windows and watch the breeze blow through the curtains.

I love the smell of the air just before it rains, in the spring as everything starts to bloom and the sun warms the ground, or in the summer when people are mowing the lawn and watering their flowers.

I love the sound of a child's laughter, uninhibited and pure.

I love to light a candle after I've finished cleaning, because a house never truly feels clean until the floors are vacuumed, the beds are made, and a candle is lit.

I love freshly washed linens just after they've come out of the dryer, warm and soft.

I love to observe people, especially when they're focused on a task or hobby they know well.

I love band t-shirts, when they grab the attention of others and I see their face light up with recognition or desire to share in their mutual enjoyment.

I love when people open up to me, having a deep heart-to-heart conversation or playful, witty banter.

I love the smell of books, my pets' foreheads, warm vanilla, cologne, leather, freshly baked cookies, and the smell of lemons that stays on my hands after I've juiced them.

I love going to the farmers market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, or handmade soap.

I love watching animals run around when they get a burst of energy, or listening to the birds outside.

I love laying in bed and listening to music, putting all of my focus on the notes and nothing more, just to clear and recenter my mind.

I love the warmth of the sun, the bite of the cold, the sound of rain, and the flurry of snowfall.

I love sitting at the peak of a mountaintop, watching the world below in silence.

I love sitting on the bank of a creek or river, listening to the running water as my thoughts blessedly still.

I love being outside without shoes, reconnecting with the earth and grounding myself.

I love sitting down and listening to someone play an instrument or sing, hearing their emotions and feeling their passion.

I love the deep resonance of a cello, the soulful twang of a guitar, and the calming lull of a piano.

I love to have a vase of fresh flowers on the kitchen counter, and I love to dry and save the ones that previously provided me their beauty.

I love warm, incandescent strings of lights and old Christmas music.

I love the smell of a forest and the waterfront.

I love the gentle swaying of a hammock in the summer breeze.

I love sunsets - when they're a bright pink and purple, or a fiery orange and red.

I love the sound and smell of a crackling fire.

I love the feel of a purring cat laying on me, warm and content, and the silk of their fur.

I love my friends and family, the sound of their voice and the presence of their joy.

I love the world and all of the beautiful things it provides for us.

So, what do you love? What things delight your soul and set your heart at ease that are often taken for granted?