rising again
first knees, then to hands; pushing
then upright;
the weight of things shed.
such wreckage left;
kisses, touches, silence,
desertion, return, aching wonder;
drama, blame, wounded hearts,
cobbled love without instruction.
walking
away.
shedding
brushing away the ache,
hoping touch does not hurt
as it did before;
kicking off the last piece;
standing proud;
astonished
to discover your newly naked soul
alone.