what I fear the most
is not this spinning
inexorable world
perpetually casting
shadows and monsters
or even my own
inevitable fleshy demise
no these days I reserve my trepidation
for the unthinkable travesty
of a life affirming beauty
being right in front of me
and me not experiencing it
yes I still tremble baby
but its at the thought of missing
your magnificent frame
the melodious chords of your voice
your natural perfume
as it wafts through everything around me
feeling the pulsating blood in your veins
and of not being able to savor the
delicious singular
exploding uniqueness
that is your flavor
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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
