Pushed back, pulled in tight

breathless wanting, planning and conniving

repulsed, fearful, indifferent

short strides down the middle of the road

balance wrapped like a cocoon

only to slide into one extreme or the other

elixir laced with poison

struggle against gravity pulling me down

to kiss but not fall

to taste but not overindulge

the tight rope vibrates under my feet

to turn away completely is impossible

my dance with food waltzes on, spinning, whirling

making me dizzy and confused

we hit high notes and magic steps, bowled over by passion and depth

of pleasure, only to be slung against the wall from a twirl gone wild

caught in a mind numbing eating frenzy

compulsive shoveling, cheeks bulging

left empty and spent

this lover inspires me, satisfies my lust

breaks my heart, and knocks me to my knees