in the secret hours
between your dreams and morning
i come when you call.

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so complete, this love:
you need warmth, comfort, my voice
i need only you.

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lately i don't know
where did this temper come from?
this rage in my throat?

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picture book lion
all yellow claws, teeth and mane:
baby growls back.

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surrounded by sons:
flying objects, sounds, needs.
in my head, alone.