I threw them at you My words Sharp, stinging, blood thirsty Cutting into you Still Your tongue remained flat Measured restraint Even in receiving My erupting chaos
Why won't you let me push the pain a w a y
My core twisting in protest I grabbed hold of it and held it Until it went s t i l l Tossed it into the sea A dead body anchored in chains My lips settling into a smile I'm fine.
Breathe
Turning to walk away I glimpse A shadow f l o a t i n g In rhythm with sleepy ocean waves at low tide Heading back to shore
I stay Tears falling Softening into you As you mold into the shape of my fire With presence Exhausted
I reach for you A thin membrane, skin like Pressing into the tension Knowing you'll hold Savoring the warmth
Layered Fragments, Becoming Whole 