The Wave

Last night when we made love,
It happened again.
I tried so hard to remain grounded.
To stay with you in those moments.
But I felt them moving in me.
Coming from that well, deep inside.
They bubbled up very quickly,
And I was caught unguarded.

Every uncomfortable discourse,
Each uncertain social interaction.
The crash, clatter, whirr and constant drone,
Of this adulterated, wonderful world.
Every miscue and faux pas,
The rolled eyes and the cringes.
The joy and excitement.
All the stresses,
And the exuberance, of just being me.
In those moments I felt them flow up and out.
A bottle effervescing with emotion.
More than I could handle.
I lost sight of you,
And was left to ride this wave,
Alone.