I have been alone most of my life.
Every now and then someone would walk in, cup my chin, 
give me a moments peace from the anxiety of living and not knowing how my day would end. 
I could close my eyes, measured breathing into sleep. 
I would dream for days, breaking only to sup and eat.
I could forget my sin and remember my goodness.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A reprise. No need for forced politeness. 
 It was a break. No moving forward. Without or within.

Then, one day, I would think that I could awake, unlock my heart and carefully peer outside. 
But every time my benefactor would be gone, and I was alone again.