Tread Lightly

Tread lightly 
With my heart
For it is wounded and unstitched.

I'm holding my breath 
While holding your hand. 

In the dark,
I see you.
Feel your words of comfort 
Not yet knowing your touch
Your gaze
Your heart.

There's a  distance

It's safe

It's warm

It holds me close

Fences my heart in.

And yet,

I ache to be known.

To be seen

To be held

To be whole

Once more.

And yet,

Still I am afraid.

Of a truth,

Of knowing

Of letting go.

But I'm trying ❤️