Own Me

Own me as you do your shoe or that lamp over there

You enjoy it

The thrill of chase lights fires in your piercing stare

I deplore it

I wonder who your mother was and why she failed you

It’s deceptive

The mask of mild intentions thinly veiled you

I accept it

Spurn me until you need your shoes or that lamp over there

I dare you

I will immerse you in darkness and leave your feet bare

That scares you?

I do not stop to judge you, for I know you too well

All my life, far too long to dawdle and dwell