Today I peeled back your skin
And stepped in
I stretched your fingers like
New leather gloves
Wiggled your toes in dew-stained grass
Then opened your eyes
But I couldn't see the beauty in
The life surrounding you
Flowers were objects and pets accessories
I listened for the gentle hum of bees but
All I heard was your breath
In
Out
In
Out
Pause
For a moment I stopped you from
Breathing
Just to bring the beauty back
To me
All the same it was gone and you
Were turning blue
I let go and ran out
Away from your shoes