Falling

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Falling again is a bitter sweet experience.


He breathes air back into my lungs

but at the same time I'm hearing drums

beating in my chest

wondering when these doubts will lay to rest


This is terrifying;

what if this is the universe lying?


I want to be open

but at the same time I'm scared to be broken.

How is he so gentle?

Is this just me being mental?


This is heart wrenching

and I feel my jaw clenching

each time our eyes meet.

Is this me admitting defeat?


This is terrifying;

what if this is the universe lying...


{ 7 October 2023 }

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