That Infinite Space Between Lovers

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Author: robpixaday
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That Infinite Space Between Lovers

People sometimes have conflicting needs…....

That Infinite Space Between Lovers

That Infinite Space Between Lovers belongs to the following groups:

ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING, All Out Emotion, Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), Freedom In Words & Art, THE SISTERHOOD and Up & Coming Writers

You tell me you want to give me pleasure, to stroke
and caress me and bring fire to my eyes.
You promise me nothing will change.

I tell you that I ache for you,
that my breath is yours
and that my skin shivers when you are near.

You meet me in that room we’ll never see again.
You tell me that you want me and that you need me.
You touch my hair and whisper into my hand.

I watch your eyes and will you to love me
as I slip from the dress I chose just for you.

You watch my body and think of your own.

When we meet in that infinite space between lovers
I give you love and you give me passion.

We touch. We breathe.
We move closer until we are waves of heat.
You tell me what you need and I assent.

I brush your mouth with my fingertips
and search for the kiss that hides there.
You pull away.

“No kissing, ” you say.
I hear you through clamorous heartbeats.
I pull away.

We should end at that boundary. That infinite space between lovers should never be breached again.
But…
I am weak.
And you hold fire in your hands.

We never kiss.

  • janniev

    janniev

    This resonates so very deeply within me right now, Robin. so poignant, and painful. ?sometimes, our needs outweigh our common sense and we follow that need . . . with a very heavy heart. Beautifully written, senstive and articulate.

  • robpixaday replied

    (((janniev))) I hope you’re doing OK…it is VERY painful, especially when we know that we’re making bad choices and can’t seem to stop ourselves.
    Yes, I know about it first-hand, but it was decades ago….I don’t know if he’s even alive anymore.
    MANY thanks….

    (btw—I just added a piece of art to go with it.)

  • janniev

    janniev

    P.S.: I hope this is fiction. If not, I feel for you, and my best wishes.

  • janniev

    janniev

    At times, it seems more than I can bear, but, scars will drag everything back together again in time. I’ll survive, I’m a stubborn old chook. Can’t seem to stop outselves is the operative phrase – we can’t choose where our hearts will go.

  • robpixaday replied

    Yes….oh, gosh, yes…you’ll be you again, and stronger than before….and you’re so right about hearts having minds of their own!!!

  • janniev

    janniev

    Even though it’s very painful, it has enriched my life beyond imagining. I don’t regret it – it’s a little different to your experience.

  • robpixaday replied

    enriched my life Oh, I’m sooo glad!!

    I don’t really regret any of it. I was very young and he was much older, and it was fun and exciting and I learned a lot about life…but at the time and shortly after, all I could feel was the pain. Time has tempered that.
    Time is a wonderful thing sometimes!

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Wonderful, deep, emotive, passionate writing Robin … excellent prose.
    Have been in that position for past 30yrs … although don’t get sucked in by my ex anymore … gave up … released myself into the freedom of leaving past emotions where it belongs … in the past :))

  • robpixaday replied

    Oh….............(((((((CJ)))))))............that’s so difficult….........I’m happy you’ve found that freedom. It really is wonderful.

    Thank you….................................... :)

  • janniev

    janniev

    Time allows us to appreciate the lesson which may have been too painful to abosrb at the time, and time also grows scars which mute the pain . . . to a greater or lesser degree. Yes, I know what you mean about fun and exciting, that’s been the saving grace for me! LOL, we live on.

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Fabulous Robin.. I missed this writing before but did just now.. I hear ya.. :)

  • robpixaday replied

    Thank you sooooooo much…...I’m glad it spoke to you…...and thank you for making it one of your favorites!

  • linaji

    linaji


    Good God That was Amazing!!!!! I so get this dearest!

  • robpixaday replied

    O, linaji that’s so kind of you…many many thanks. I’m sorry for being late doing a proper thank you for this but my fever isn’t totally gone. I thought I could sit here for a while but it’s ot going well. I’ll be bakc tomorrow…many many thanks again.

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    Amazing mood you have conjured here….....it was so full blood in a full moon night….WOW X

  • erika15

    erika15

    This was just amazing to read….and yet beautiful in its sadness.
    it was so full blood in a full moon night...I agree with Karen. :)

  • OneMultipleCode

    OneMultipleCode

    This is so evocative and resonates deeply, both personally, and as a well written piece. I also thought the artwork was very appropriate, looked like a hinge and the under side of skin being stretched in opposite directions. Thank you for posting!

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