out of the darkest corners,

and most remote regions,

from behind the shadows,

and dustiest cobwebs,

my reliable companion,

through my highest highs and lowest lows

guiding me

appearing when least expected

doing what you do

just being yourself

the only way you know how to be

Erato,

my muse,

my inspiration,

the fire in my eyes,

the wind behind my sails,

pushing me to lengths and depths

I never thought possible

your alluring green eyes

pierce straight through my heart

driving me to the boundaries of ecstasy,

my motivation,

illuminating my path,

incenting,

encouraging,

opening doors, ever the gentleman,

your subtle ethereal presence

omnipresent in its influence

yet soft as a tender kiss

the stimulus behind my achievements

your influence knows no bounds

such a profound impact

to see,

hear,

feel,

and sense you,

extending my hands to capture you

preventing you from slipping like sand

through my ravenous fingers

 

©2016-10-12- L.M. Giannone