Ten-tangled Paradox

Long
Winding path
Walking
Side by side

Fingers —
A tender tap
A gentle flicker —
Spoke
Their own
Language

Ten-tangled
Locked into a
Twisted chain

Unwilling
To unlock the
Chain

Resigned to
The twist
Beauty in
Being twisted
Relief in 
Not being free

Why is there a need for freedom
That sets you free from this affection?
Why is there a need to unlock the chains
That undoes the fondness?

Don't give me the key to freedom
Let me remain entangled
Keep me in the dungeon of light
Let my soul be one with yours