I knew the first time I met you
with your brass words and your unapologetic attitude you
you were a lion
I had heard of lions
but never met one, never saw one
nor interacted with one
You seemed standoffish, bold and arrogant
You frightened me at first
and I wasn't sure what to make of you
My life was in ruins, I was weak with no self confidence and I felt like prey
I knew you sensed my fear
I felt as though I was doomed.
Lions in the wild are majestic
powerful and strong
They protect and weed out the weak
In time trust and respect developed.
You were what I had always longed for always wanted, but never found
and then there you were
right in front of me.
You made me feel safe and I trusted you
I tried not to like you, I couldnt like you
But I liked you, needed you and wanted you
The ever elusive lion
you came into my life
and I didnt want to let you go.
©annie
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