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.