the pieces 

radiate from my heart

explosive, then dying

falling, long forgotten

lost among the crowds

asking for help,

but no answers come

the futility of it all

drives me crazy

and pushes me further

amongst the throngs

the pulls and pushes

taking me further 

Clustered, we gather strength

to overwhelm those alone

I reach out towards your heart

only to miss the pieces falling 

It was always you and me,

living and growing

changing together, becoming

friends then lovers

entertwined souls

fragile souls hover 

quivering in fear

trembling in anticipation

nearly breaking 

If only I wasn’t afraid 

to bathe in the light

afraid to open up,

denying the changes 

never letting myself grow

Contrary to light, 

I hide in the darkness

for I know it won’t leave

Cramped and confined

Pulled with the flow

Desperately fighting

to find another way