The Proposal

[Cynus]

The Proposal

By Cynus

A breath withheld,

Caught, like I by you.

Waiting for the moment,

The release of the strain;

The anxiety.

A question raised,

Posed, from me to you.

Waiting for the answer,

The release of the doubt;

The anxiety.

A thought provoked,

What am I to you?

Waiting for the decision,

The release of the tension;

The anxiety.

An answer given,

Received by me from you.

Waiting no longer,

For the release.

But now there is new emotion.

Once again, I posted this as a means of release. Feel free to comment if you want.

[Merkin]

Very formal, very evocative, very moving.

Each stanza is almost tanka-like, offering its 'short song' and intimate expression.

Thank you, Cynus, for this opportunity to feel alongside you.

[Cynus]

Thank you. I'm glad that it moved you. For those of you interested, the "proposal" that spawned this poem was met favorably.