I thought myself less
fragile this time
less aware of the
lurking danger
and unsuspecting
truth
that would eventually
crumble the delicate
molds that have
surfaced inside my
heart

within me
circling around me
I know where I must
silently lay
in humble and strong
form
never to open the
infinite chart of words
motions
and eyes that have
defined this
chapter of who I am

I will not falter
drop
inside this dark well
and fight for someone
I do not need
something that has
eluded the most of us
and challenged
the rest to cut beyond
its infinite promise
into a temporary
swell of freedom
that can never
be
captured
beyond its momentary
splendor