speak to me softly
in hushed tones
mirroring a whisper
I’ll let your voice trickle down my spine
settling in my heart
my whole life was full
of doors slamming shut
fires set a b l a z e
by unkind words
ignited in the living room
and a tension in the air
willing us not to breathe
my eyes tell a different story now
the tickle of your words
in my ear
gave me permission to breath
it’s no longer unbearably hot
in the living room since you opened up my windows
things are quieter now
kinder