Roses & Chains (Poem)

He reaches down with a knowing smile

Pulling me to my feet

I allow him to move me through the room

He’s no longer trying to be discreet

Everyone around us is aware

They all know, for us, what’s in store

And none of them even bat an eye

For it’s the same thing they’re here for

I glance to the side at all the girls

Sitting against the cold brick wall

Some look away, while other’s stare

A grim look upon them all

I came to terms with my life a while back

No sense trying to deny the truth

For while other’s have a future that is bright and unwritten

Mine has been planned out since my youth

So as he leads me into a room

Adorned with roses, satin, and chains

I take a deep breath to calm my nerves

And as the door locks . . . we begin our game

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