soft dirt
digging quietly
working peacefully
breaking the earth
songs carried by the wind
stars illuminate the sky
the city sleeps at night
but she sleeps
quietly
peacefully
welcome home

I've always wanted one
Though I've never shown it
I've always said
"I don't need one"
I've always wished that
Somewhere
Someone other than God
Cared

you're breaking through the window
cutting yourself in the process
you're crawling through the hallway
leaving a trail of your blood
you're reaching for the doorknob
trying to get inside the room
you're climbing up the side of my bed
but i am dead just like you

our bones are broken
rib cages cracked open
our hearts are exposed
jesus can heal us
we're not alone

i'm pounding in the nails
pushing down the crown of thorns
you're looking inside my heart
the veil has been torn

(chest) cavity

The door knob was cold against her flesh. She slowly turned it and pushed open the door. As soon as the door was open, a rush of cool air poured out of the dark room. She stepped inside.

The room was calm and quite. Faux wood blinds prevented sunlight from entering the tranquil place. As she walked towards the bed, she sighed deeply and a small tear formed in her eye. She sat on the bed.

The pillow that she held in her arms was soft and comforting. She blinked her eyes and the small crystal trickled down the side of her face. When it hit the surface of the pillow, the tear drop was immediately absorbed. She lowered her head into the pillow and continued to think. Memories flashed through the corridors of her mind. She closed her eyes.

The squeak that came from the corner of the room was soft and fragile. However, it was loud enough to awaken her from the trance that she had slipped into. She immediately recognized the sound; she stood up and walked towards the faint cries. No food, no water.

That morning the hamster died, and her son started kindergarten.

my love,
you are the only one
for me
the brightest star in the sky
they'll see
us shining from afar
they'll know that you are
beautiful

fair as the moon
clear as the sun
terrible as
an army with banners
my love

my words
could not express to you
my love
a precious crown crafted up
above
two hearts entwined as one
purified by the sun
so beautiful