Love Poem: Pressure
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Written by: Earl Jackson

Pressure

the tension
claws its way up my neck
into my head 
consumed by a raging inferno of pain
this mass of sells begs for deliverance 
my stomach
as if in sympathy erupts violently
tightening my chest choking the breath
from my lungs 
in a lifeless vacuum of stars and color 
an eternal journey of fear and passion 
tears kiss a daunted face I gasp
my body trembling and cold 
I flirt with the pressures that cause men 
to betray their will 
and relinquish themselves of time
but in this moment of weakness I reach 
out to you the sanctuary of my desire 
love fills my veins warms my Heart 
as I strive to touch life purpose fills my
soul
In growing to know myself I grow to want
you more 
as I pursue my dreams marred at times 
by the mystery of my affliction 
I am spent with your love 
Life once more is meaningful