By Your Loving Ways

Free verse poem with refrains

BY YOUR LOVING WAYS

You hold me too tight;
I don't say a word.
Willingly, I am held hostage;
at least I am not alone.

Expend your love and
show me what's best.
Tied and bound,
immobile from fear,
give me whats best
through torture and pain.

Tied, held hostage,
show me whats best
through your loving ways.
Immobile and paralyzed,
give me whats best
through torture and pain.

You've demeaned, taunted,
extorted and controlled
through your loving ways.
Through domination you give what's best.


4th Place in Under The Vale contest