She
took my hand
delicate as mist

began tracing her tender finger
down
the tapestry of interwoven veins

dancing along
as if each step was her
stage

stopping
every now and then
for blissful warmth and rest

she stood at my nerves
my arms tingling as she gathered electrons like
fireflies.

i
wanted her to take herself completely in
lady luck or cupid smiling down as she did.

heart
beats rapidly as she approaches
the walls

I understand, she whispers delicately
Touch
walls crashing down like crumpling paper

she laid on a crimson cloud buried amongst dusty shards
she starts to clean and sweep away broken
fragments.

satisfied
she asked if it would be okay
if she stayed awhile

wholeheatedly I said
yes
her new morning smile never wavering

years began passing like a dream wanting to be kept in a snow globe
though she lacked the strength to
stay

She made me whole
again
and I wish I could do the
same