Diffidence

The Chain
Clanking with every tread,
Harsh, metallic sounds
Asserting the reality of imprisonment

The Soul
Tortured, imprisoned
Tossing from side to side
Frustrated in attempt to breakout

The Heart
Breaking out nevertheless
Tearing apart the tormenting shackles
To reach out and feel
Your soothing caress

The Flesh
Long starved of loving
Stirring out at your touch
Breaking down barriers and inhibitions
To be part of you.

The Self
Confused, Bewildered
Uncomprehending of its inability
To muster the courage
Of wrenching the clanking bonds asunder.