Split

Close the door

Nakedness revealed

Eyes in darkness

Manipulating heartbeat to match respiration

In, out, thump, thump

Step inside, pull curtain

Rush of warmth

Safe sanctuary

Throw fists high, scream

Raged, confused tears

Why? What have I done? not done?

Rip heart out, red, pulsating duality

Doubled over, pain, torturing every cell

Longing for resolution

Longing for truth

Longing for one

Only way is Yours

Back at the alter again

Offering cardiac sacrifice

Hope You have it under control

Waited so long

Restoring comfort

Rinsing pain

All disappear down

Pull the curtain, step out

In, out, thump, thump

Manipulating heartbeat to match respiration

Eyes open to light

Stare at naked reflection clasped still with chains

Sigh

Composure

Open the door