poetry.

you make me feel safe

for once, can you believe

that your taste, your touch

your fingers don't revolt me

so many dark corners in my mind

so many memories

that threaten to eat me alive

his hands, her words

how I only feel loved

when I am hurt

but you?

you never made me feel like that

you care, you always do

for once, I am safe

and I don't panic when you touch me

and I enjoy the taste

of your lips on my skin

airing out my soul

clearing the heartache within

and you wrap your arms around me

and you kiss the side of my neck

you love me, you ground me

the weight of your arms

don't make me feel trapped

and with you, I am safe from harm

your hands on my body

doesn't make my skin crawl

and you, you really got me

tangled in this wonderful web of your love

and I will never feel scared again

and your voice will never remind me of

the nasty things he would say

and your arms will never hurt me

like how she pushed me away

so I say thank you, my darling boy

for loving me, holding me

and giving me the strength to use my voice

and I hope you know

how wonderful it is

for me to trust you deep within my bones