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on't hide from me
in fear of
rejection.

I am not easily
dissuaded of
my passions.

Don't face me, fearful
that I will find you
lacking.
The world is full of
erectable men
none of whom
attract me.

Our trysts
overflowing with
sensual, sexual pleasure
would have waned
in any case, to be replaced by
trysts overflowing still
with sensual pleasure
and sexuality replaced by
the pleasure of belonging.

So we fast-forward a bit.
We would have both worn out
at the pace we were setting.

We will set a new pace
and find a new galaxy
to explore.

Like the carp in the pond,
we will put up our heads
and taste the rain
while others still
swim in traditional circles.