Eternal Love

Frozen, He stood breathing

But barely

Parted lips, failed at control

Soft quick darts of air were inefficient

Relief came when his lungs tore out

Opening from inside; a massive air way

Eyes slammed closed from the pain

As the new airway grew; and grew

Breathing came through center self,

No longer by throat and mouth

Each exhale carried pieces away

Slow breaths, deeply in; out – cloaked

Swirling among his own vapors,

Physically changing states

Weakening gravity’s pull

Could SHE see him dematerialize?

Escaping to the atmosphere

An internal investigation commenced

Directed inward, careful exploration

first with hands

Digging; Picking; feeling

curious reverberation

Finger tips arching with electric touch

The unforeseen circuit completed

Feedback increased; unease amplified

That compass needle spinning; interfered

Faster, faster, round and round

Panic rooted in the feet first

No longer aware of home

Fear clutched as a frozen hook

He could not let his heart disappear; drift away

Bloody hands held fast

He knew he was failing

Choking and killing himself

Restricted life blood; pinched and congealed

Knowing the only option; Absolute exposure

Slowly, cautiously, he extended fingers

Unprotected; vulnerable

Red living glow returned; the void matured

Wind ripping into his body

He sought a way out

Mentally prostrate

Rhythmic flesh vulnerable

He opened the soul; terrified

Chanced a look to see with eyes again

But SHE wasn’t moving

What was she doing?

He saw it!

She was cradling her heart too!

Her face pale; bloodless

He reached for her

Watching her quiver and shake

But would she believe?

How to communicate a trust

Have to offer HIS as collateral

Could he really do that?

She might not treat it well

or give it back

Eyes closed again

Probing insecurity

A cleansing breath

Inward with both hands; lifting

Squirming struggles calmed

Commitment turned to fearlessness

Across a great distance

he felt his heart

Separate with a metallic tingling

originating in teeth

Now outside the shell

his soul hope

But before he moved

something grabbed his hands

His eyes tore open in a flash

Greeted with a tearful smile

Her gazing colors spoke without words

Saying everything all at once

I’m scared – I’m choking – don’t hurt me!

Suffering the same struggle

Lowering his head

a last look

Such an ugly thing

bloody – sticky

No doubt would stain

Would it be enough?

Does she understand?

Would she accept?

A voice was birthed from hopefulness

And as he Looked up for her…

she was gone

Concern and confusion took him

Down by the knees

Her presence was still felt

She had to be close

Desire increased

His organ belonged in her care

But where did he put it?

No longer did his hands hold his heart

Where were his hands?

What was his body?!

No sensation; just awareness

Peace

Thought of ice melting and eroding landscapes

Returning to the source

He concentrated hard

Focused on her flow

All around and within

Spoke out for her

I’m here; she said

I always have been