By Monica C. Voskamp
Hold me close
When the shivers of the past
Clutch my throat.
Hold me close
As I can’t stop the shaking
Remembering.
Hold me close
And tell me a new message
Write into my soul every language
That will speak forever
The foreign words,
Love.
Just hold me close
As the pain weeps from my soul
It is dark– I’m sorry for that-
But I need you to stay
Don’t let me go.
Let me stay here for a moment longer
Let the pain weep bitterly
So all the poison comes out
Hold me close.
Be patient while I heal
Love, please promise me
You’ll hold me close.
Always hope. Always believe. Always love. ❤
*Photo Credit: Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash