I remember the way you smelled
When you held me in your arms
And I could let myself
Inhale the scent
I remember the way you felt
When you hugged me
Trying to protect me
From everything bad in the world
I remember the way you talked
When you pronounced those words
Those made me feel safe
And loved
And I remember the way you escaped
It was slowly
And then
It was all at once.
