open up this box im in
pull the paper out,
find me on the bottom of
just rattling about.
hold me up to sunlight as you
untie shaking hands,
gently spread those stiffened legs
from shameful, cutting bands.
smooth the creases from my skin
the rope from ’round my heart,
gently disassembling years
and taking pain apart.
see tear filled eyes, that open wide
as they look up at your face,
and feel the life inside me now
that i have found my place.
lifeofawillow 