Verb

We discussed the power of verbs
in the poetry we liked,
and I felt their thrust and pull
between our words.
Meaning infused words infused life.
I haven't yet pulled free
of your thrust in my life,
and now each verb takes
on a different meaning.
It's hard to swallow
or pin things down,
cuddling doesn't come close
and I don't want to come
close.

~September 20, 2010