Fido v’adoro

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Faithful adoration
to a voice
and a speech,
dressed with sadness,
veiled with secrets,
beclouded with self-mockery.

Hearken to your full name
uttered by my lips,
reluctant to make it short,
nurturing heed
to keep you suspended.

All day crooning
like this,
from dusk till dawn:
an operatic beau
charming his sweetheart.

Yearning body and sighing soul
constant and obdurate:
celibate flesh,
promiscuous mind.