And when it all folds in on you

collapsing gently a little at a time

breathing stops and collides

like that moment of emptiness and fullness

then it hurts, hurts all through you

taking little bits of all you know

and then turning inward

softly like silk

but ripping you apart

beautifully

beautiful pain, ripping away

but you want to run away, to hide your scars.

But if the light will shine true, it cant be that way,

just a sting and a trickle at a time thats all.

Just a harsh biting down, then release.

Soft like silk in that translucent lace.

But they dont see,

to them, its just a harsh painting,

soft colors blending together,

its love and fear, pain that wont go,

until you let it.

Then its love of pain and fear.

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There seemed to be a million miles between her ankles and toes,

the hint of a glow in her eyes.

In dreams we walked together the entire night,

not talking just walking side by side.

The stiff cold didnt effect us, it went unnoticed,

except for the pleasant wisps of breath escaping her lungs.

I could feel the red and blue radiating from her temples when she yawned.

The secrets in her foot steps,

tell little stories like the gentle sway of her hips.

Fog roses around her feet guiding us in its direction

And I knew if I woke up her warmth would fill the cold blankets.

If the moon would just rise, it would bring her to my arms.

so I could gaze into her eyes and see the shadow of her soul dance.

Then I would try to keep time, count the steps, feel the rhythm of such wonders.

But for now, i'll just wait, try to wait out the cold.