crossroads
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
10-15-24

love is just one loop
in the emotional
and mental tapestry
that makes up
a romantic connection –
intimacy
passion
commitment –

let us not forget eros
love and desire
the opposite of cupid
arousal
getting turned on
an overpowering craving
safety
and vulnerability

sex is…
hunger
energy
excitement
openness
transparency
a way of giving love
pleasure trumping performance

growing apart
responsibilities
and commitments
yanking in opposite directions
drifting
juggling
obligations
time

in conflict
turmoil
unrelenting
a few minutes
not enough
stuck with the unresolved
unfinished business
seeking permission to grieve

saying goodbye
looking for courage
to end it
to savor it — what was
looking forward
phases
changes
a rich and varied crossroads