Embers Stories

I sit next to you, holding hands, our fingers intertwined. My best friend, my companion, my husband. The father of our daughters. My world. Our love has grown and strengthened ever since that first furtive glance. That first overt kiss. Sending shockwaves of desire and passion surging. Overwhelming me. Dare I say? Conquering me. We both stare deeply into the flames burning in the fire pit before us. Embers glowing, giving...

Acquiesced through silent passion An honest heart’s embrace Stoking the embers lying ashen A shadow too strong to face Regardless of a flame so strong Fickle time does not remain Condemning these feelings to prolong I find myself enchained Blessed indifference may lie ahead And darkness approaches near But I stay to sleep in that bed For those embers I so endear