I am not afraid of
my naked vulnerabilities or
society’s foolish expectations
or the ridicule in their eyes
or the tears in my own
as I pour myself out into your hands
and listen to your beautiful mouth speak
because my love has no fear and I want to
savor and experience everything about you
while we dance profusely upon the things
which have made you suffer
and I see that indomitable affection in your smile
that tells me it was all worth it
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John Michael Antonio
John Michael Antonio is a freelance writer, photographer, poet and screenwriter. He claims his Midwestern roots while at the same time admitting his incurable and insatiable love and addiction for all things New York City. He has been the husband to his wife, the love of his life, for almost thirty years and is a father of three wonderful children. He is an unapologetic male feminist as well as a passionate lover of fashion, art, movies and music from all eras and genres. An endless dreamer, John Michael is also an avid historian, ex-punk rocker and a legendary Internet surfer who sleeps, on average, about four hours a day. His main personal website, The World of John Michael Antonio, can be found at www.johnmichaelantonio.wordpress.com