without artifice

the heat
in her soul
spills out from her eyes
burns
in over-heated haunches
without taming trembling thighs

the passion
in her heart
is reflected
in her sighs
a blazing hope that dances
as she draws nearer to the prize

her words
are the sword & shield
that slays all cowardice
as she ascends
to the edge of heaven
fearless, without artifice

copyright © 2011 KPMcL

6 thoughts on “without artifice

  1. So much energy in this piece, passion in your words (heat, over-heated, blazing) and stiff resoluteness to know your destination guided by what is within you and little else.

    I like the rhythm in this . . . as in most of your writing. Nice.

    Cheers!

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