Boundaries

Boundaries are not lines, 
I draw around me 
to keep some things in
and some things out.

Boundaries are not walls, 
I erect around me
to partake in pleasure 
and protect me from pain.

Boundaries in relationships
to me are two sacred edges, 
one yours, one mine
that frame a sacred space
in between the edges of our needs 
and in that sacred space is 
where we beckon each other to
bathe, play and dance 
in the flowing convergence 
of all our desires and fantasies.

So me naming my 
boundary is really
a heartfelt invitation — 
Let’s together explore 
our edges and
with love steward all 
things sacred 
to you, me and us.

Photo by René Molenkamp on Unsplash