A Challenge

I wouldn't suffer a man
who'd expect me to submit
or settle for one who would
always leave me to lead

I need someone who knows
how to tame and tend hot flames
a soul with the stature and strength
to make mine savor a surrender

To be softly swallowed up
in faithful protection and
gently nestled in a magnetic field
of overwhelming trust and safety

My writhing agitation and anger within
must be melted with the sedative
of a light hearted nature that
soothes with abundant laughter

I cannot be held by a handsome face
beautiful bodies quickly become boring
the brilliant aura of a burning spirit
is the only sight that makes me swoon

Come collect me, if you dare
the dragon my prince must defeat
is perched upon my very essence
with ignited wings of pride and passion

I will not be insulted or made to stoop
or force my consciousness to condescend
my lover must be like the tide
that makes all boats rise

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