My quiet stretches out
like a web of shadow
words unsaid
black diamonds
that glitter on delicate strands of moonlight
that shine through frosted windows
I kneel
naked
vulnerable
in the shade cast by candle flame
I am undone
brought low
I have no language
to express need
no words
to beg for comfort
only silent tears
averted eyes
aching heart
weary head
clenched fists
to hide the shaking
Have you learned me
enough
to understand
that tonight
the first move is yours to make
that you must be the strong one?
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All Rights Reserved
Brave & Reckless 
C is this yours? LOVE it!
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It is, as a matter of fact. Its part of a collection of poetry that I stumble across form June and July 2017 and say to myself, “Oh, I remember that piece! Look, it doesn’t suck.” I am so glad it spoke to you.
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I love it. So good!
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Thank you my friend
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“Have you learned me
enough
to understand
that tonight
the first move is yours to make
that you must be the strong one?”
This made me think of someone I love who has issues with intimacy. It’s beautiful.
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Thank you so much Allane
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Beautiful!
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You are very kind to say so.
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Nothing but the truth.
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❤
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The strong one, yes, but beginning softly.
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Beautifully put
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Christine Ray – silent communication – waiting
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This is amazing, but, allowing the other person to have total control over helping to to lift up your spirits is quite dangerous…
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taurusingemini- I appreciate your concern. This was about capturing a moment of complete and utter vulnerability, a rare moment when someone who is always in control lets go.
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Reblogged this on A Global Divergent Literary Collective.
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Reblogged this on erichmichaels and commented:
Undone by Christine Elizabeth Ray at braveandrecklessblog. This is vulnerability stripped down to its very DNA. Beautiful!
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Thank you so much Erich!
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