she crawls to ebony corners
where two join one
sweet cocoon
while tiny fears
fade quiet
in her dark.
that's where she is
when he brings fire
torching beautiful
while she rains
hot tears
on tired feet.
but, she loves him
for all the good
things unseen.
clumsy little girl
falls down
and wears bruise.
"oh please! for me!"
not time to cry
he assures
"it's not me!"
crushing petals
pressed to soul.
time to go now
it's gonna be fine.
momma saves
little girl things
spilled as
words from heart.
finds her peace now
saved in dark corners
free from
words that hurt
and eyes
that break dreams.