Bound

Bind me, tie me, anchor me with your love.

Give me the latitude and impetus to explore the corners of the wild universe, but never let me forget that you expect me home by dinner, encircled by your arms at midnight.

The more steadfast you possess me, the farther I am inspired to reach away.

Some say "Hold on loosely." To that I say "No."

Hold me tight, bind me in your devotion, possess me in your heart, and then delight as you see me sprint away from you, like a newly-balanced toddler, running, running, wobbling, daring, ever looking back to see how far you will let me go.

Always farther than I want. Each time farther. And the farther I go, the longer I stay away, the faster I come running back to have you bind me again.