Sailing

My skin burns

the heat rages unabated

this unending lust remains unsated

My eyes water

the pain is unrelenting

no matter how many words I use for venting

My hands shake

fear and doubt cloud my path

compounded by years old wrath

My knees tremble

pained hope pricks tender heart

I'm doing best to learn this new part

My mind reels

As new paths are forged

On unexpected love I'm feeling gorged

Pandora's box remains unclosed
As I tread this new path I've chose
Heaven help me if this fails
I'm fresh out of n...