Withdrawal

Her words cleanse

they wash over him

like a wave and

he forgets that

the world is

wrong

for just a little while

Her words heal

they flow into 

him like incense

and fill the cracks

of his soul with

hope

for just a little while

Her words radiate

they penetrate

his uncertain 

heart and

allow him to

feel

for just a little while

Then she leaves

the world is wrong

the hope is gone

the feeling is numb

for a little while longer

Author's Note

Jan 17, 2012