Standing so still

"Pulled upright from tepid slumber Ripped un-seemingly from a fitful rest Rudely cast upon the chill, bright day Shackles bind and limbs are leaden Screaming pain, thought reserved Drawing breath, no ..."

"The sun broke in scattered, pale shafts Casting wan, shy light across your sleeping face I drew a breath and looked upon you Lost, as always, in the glory of my need for you I feared the spell might ..."

"Draw a breath from the night Feel the heavy air, Unrelieved of its burden Look into the stars Depth beyond depth Distant beyond reason Feel your own heart Strength beyond measure Fragile and tenderJ..."

"A harsh word, a sullen look Like a hammer to my heart Frozen shards of brilliant loss A summer’s hope lies torn, Forever lost Withering before my cold feet Gleaming demon eyes Flashing ruby anger Onl..."

"The thin air wafted softly across the hard craggy edges of the mountain’s spine, lifting the edges of the bold lichens that dared to live in such a lofty aerie. As I lifted my gaze from my dusty, worn..."

"Soft, quiet voice, like the breath of a fawn An arrow of bright hope, she strides ever on She speaks of small things, in her eyes a great wonder Kittens and puppies, strings and small things Whispers..."