With you...
I am sheltered, I am covered, I am warm...
Very warm...
Too warm.
Without you...
I am vulnerable, I am naked, I am cold.
You're my comfort and discomfort.
My chaos and my peace.
Hot and cold.
Under or over, I can't escape your turning tables... your never-ending cycle.
So I lie,
one leg in, one leg out.
Refusing to completely surrender to you...
Refusing to completely be without you.
I lie,
dipping my toes in just deep enough to experience the cool of your water,
without being engulfed by your waves.
I lie here,
Unable to fully commit to one or the other.
But you know that I, once a seed, am now a sprout.
Traveling, searching for foundation
I have found you
Now here I stand, my body planted, my faith rooted.
I no longer wish to escape.
Shelter me, cover me, warm me...
I can take the heat.
About the Creator
Jessica Burden
Hey, I'm Jess! I'm a mom of three with a passion for art in all of its forms, especially writing and dessert baking/decorating. I strive to be a beacon of balance and positive vibes.
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