Her words cleanse
they wash over him
like a wave and
he forgets that
the world is
wrong

for just a little while

Her words heal
they flow into
him like incense
and fill the cracks
of his soul with
hope

for just a little while

Her words radiate
they penetrate
his uncertain
heart and
allow him to
feel

for just a little while

Then she leaves
the world is wrong
the hope is gone
the feeling is numb

for a little while longer