Tiger's Claws Is this pleasure? Is this pain? What do I feel? What will I gain? This odd feeling Pushing thoughts aside. It is from it That I wish to hide. This feeling I know; I can't deny. Is it blessing or curse That my nature is shy? Pleasure at first When I'm in your arms But my heart is shredded For I know you are gone. Were you ever with me? Will you ever be? When you watch another Who do you see? With words of beauty You are not impressed. But I say it only So my thoughts digress. Joy and torture, One in the same. In your presence Pleasure bears pain. Why do I do this, Do I bring it near? I see pain coming And I block the tears. Pain and pleasure Held as one; I wish your presence But from it I run. Love is graphic, Bliss bears blood; My heart shattered, Releasing a flood. Cold and ruthless Bearing tigers' claws; Warm and soft, But still not Hobbes. My heart desires That you draw me near. Ultimate torture; The essence of fear. Eyes locked, Do you see my pain? Thoughts scattered, Scramble my brain. Shy am I always? 'Tis not the case. But with his arms I'll not break your embrace. "It's a date then," They were your words. What did I miss That I should have heard?