I have a wound that only trust will heal,
a scab encrusted on my bleeding soul.
Your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
At first, the pain was much too great to feel;
the void within a black and gaping hole.
I have a wound that only trust will heal.
I learned the need to cover and conceal -
to curse the hurt and go on with my role.
Your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
Love's embrace a temporary seal,
the depths too raw for topical control;
I have a wound that only trust will heal.
Another saw it, said it was not real
and did not want to see I was not whole;
your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
Debride the edges gently, I appeal;
a healing touch will help the stitches hold.
I have a wound that only trust will heal;
your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
Jan 9, 2011
Jan 9, 2011 at 7:17 AM UTC
I have a wound that only trust will heal,
a scab encrusted on my bleeding soul.
Your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
At first, the pain was much too great to feel;
the void within a black and gaping hole.
I have a wound that only trust will heal.
I learned the need to cover and conceal -
to curse the hurt and go on with my role.
Your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
Love's embrace a temporary seal,
the depths too raw for topical control;
I have a wound that only trust will heal.
Another saw it, said it was not real
and did not want to see I was not whole;
your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
Debride the edges gently, I appeal;
a healing touch will help the stitches hold.
I have a wound that only trust will heal;
your eyes will tell me how much to reveal.
"Do Not Go Gentle" has always held a special meaning for me. It took a while for me to attempt a villanelle. So...thank you, Dylan.
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