In silence

She stole his soul

In love

He gave his heart

What took him from his course

What gentle zephyr force

What brought him to the isle

What beauty did beguile

In silence

She sought his mind

In sorrow

He felt her tears

What held him to his aim

What subtle noble flame

What kept him on his deck

What held his lust in check

In silence

She tempted ...

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I saw her stand

exposed and timid

nervous, shivering

in the leafy sun

a dappled beauty

suddenly shy

I saw him stand

proud and sure

brash, potent

in the cool shade

a young pretender

suddenly hesitant

I heard them come

angry and loud

fast, rushing

through the heat

the older lads

suddenly here

I saw his doubt

alone and fearful

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