Against All Risk
By
Radiance Angelina Petro
Thinking of light, and the rope that is love,
set forth in such a way—knowing the frame
of your life is not strong enough to last.
Grapple as if you mean business.
Angle inwards into wide open spaces
and unenclosed waters. Against all risk
move towards a country without coordinates.
Feel the thunder in the air. Time is passing.
Why even bother trying to reconcile with reasoning
his always wanting your company?
Fall back in the great sigh of resolving yourself
into his hands as he charms his way into your soul.
Follow the lilt of his voice. The path is long,
the mountains steep. Accept his desire
is ascensional, and grab the rope.
