Inspired by fellow blogger and close friend theycallmedame

If I were brave, I would not fear the sharks
I would not cringe at the thought of their teeth
Their jaws
Their tails
Those dark, dark eyes

If I were brave, I would not fear the water
I would not fear my greatest pleasure

If I were brave, I would embrace the waves
I would run into their cool, translucent arms

Feel their shivering droplets
Taste the salty spray
Without my heart bursting in my ears

If I were brave, I would not fear the night
I would not shrink from darkness
I would run beneath the stars

If I were brave, I would know that perfect stillness
Of the witching hour’s peace

If I were brave, I would laugh at empty moonlight
Not scramble toward the safe house

If I were brave, I would not fear you, my love
I would not shy from your touch
I would kiss you like that time before
The kiss beneath the lantern light
That kiss so laced with swirling fog

If I were brave, I could tell you
The way you make me feel
So alive, so hurting and exalted
So wishing to be with you

If I were brave, you’d love me too.