Warm Solace

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"Hush" , he said as his fingers sifted through my raven locks

His lips whispered kisses on the crown of my head

"Hush", he said again as his tender eyes drank in my insecurities

His calloused hands feathered over my salted cheeks

I tried a wobbly smile and got a warm gentle one instead

I reached out and buried my face in his chest

And when his arms encircled me; i could breathe again...

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