BlackBody

I found you lying on the sidewalk and as soon as I saw you, laying there, I knew you had to be mine.

I couldn't believe someone could just throw you out, so cruelly, left in the rain to rot.

You were golden when I found you and a bit rusted but I saw past it. I wondered if I was the only one that could.

You reminded me of everything that I love about things like you.

You, the best of you, bring out the best of me and my kind.  You also bring out the worst.

I picked you up.  You were light and wet but I knew you felt happy to be with me and I was happy with you.

When we finally made it home, me carrying you under my arm, I lay you gently on the couch.  There you sat.

You sat uncomfortably for a while. A week maybe two. I just stared, cautious, not quite sure what to say or do. I was just happy to have you there, company.

Then after a few nights of silent staring and awkward glances, you, you began to appear different to me.  I began to feel better with you.

Like the first day I saw you, I again wanted to hold you, I wanted to make you mine. I felt, suddenly, that is why I brought you home.

My hands, sweating from nerves and anticipation were leaving wet black spots on your body. Humiliating.

I then put you on your back, then to the front.  From every angle you were like a statue.

I couldn't wait any longer I had to make you mine.  I kissed you. Then a word appeared. I kissed you again. Another word.

I picked you up. You seemed pleased.  You put your head back and let me study you closer, softer, I turned you to your side. 

Slowly, naturally, my thoughts and feelings appeared. My insecurities, my fears, my joys, my hopes and non sense laid bare for you to see. BlackBody.

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