the risk of a relationship

something was about to happen

no one watching could know

may not be that bad

keep their eyes locked

her motion to dismiss

his vow not to be caught again

as soon as she drew a breath, he would.

recent warning:

you'll be burned.

learn to be safe

years we spent

now overflow into our writing

recognize

the pursuit of justice

you remain protected

understand the deeply felt emotions

you have to heal the sick

continual encouragement

graciously understand

we love you.

battle of memories

emotions are sealed

i could not speak my words

so to realize

what had happened in the past

talking

to the point where i could not continue

let me explain:

pain and then numbness

if you know me

you will see the evidence.

a message from To Write Love On Her Arms, we are with you

"Nobody gets to name you. You are not forgettable. You are not replaceable. You are not your pain. You are sacred and special and alive.

i'm not sure what you make of Christmas but if you celebrate this day then perhaps the message is connected. Perhaps that supernatural impossible miracle baby Jesus, perhaps He came to name us. "

saved my life

growing up
in a little town
listen to
many hearts

love

a time of doubt
causing much grief
prayed

i was cutting
i had stopped
before finishing

power
i had never seen
before this time
fate? no


this
answer
in the memory of
Jesus

ask

God exists.

i know.

i asked God if He truly cared.

i know.

others around me happened.

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