INTO THE SHADOWS

I breathe into the shadows
delving beneath the displayed exterior
of me.

I sit in the shadows
without prodding or probing
I sit and I sit
in the shadows of me
following the inhales and the
exhalations
feeling the rise and fall
within.

I feel into the shadows
ever-so sweetly
ever-so tenderly
exploring with my breath,
not tearing into the places that are ripped, torn, tortured,
beaten and blue,
Broken.

I sit next to the shadows
right outside the door
[with open arms]
breathing into the tapestry
of my tender heart.

I stay unmoving
in the shadows
no clenched fists a-knocking
as you start to unwind, uncurl
cautiously
feeling into this unknown territory
with me
breathing,
next to you.

If you wish to stay exactly where you are
I will stay with you
Feel you
Love you
just the same
and even more.

And when I feel you slowly unravelling,
cracking a bit more
I will stay,
I will sit
with you,
until you are ready,
ready
to come in to me
completely.

I will sit
with you
eternally.