disarm

lily oakley

yes, i always do keep it shut. 

locked tightly, if i can help it.

no one gets in; no one goes out - 

it is safer that way, i think.

that way, there will be no need for

diagnosis, for healing, for 

recovery. no need to pry

and crack open this heart of mine.

no need to sweep the pieces up

into a pile in the corner,

where it will sit for years, gather 

dust, mend, and lock itself away again.

but this heart would need no prying

if the right hands were to find it.

i’m sure it would not shatter then -

not a crack in its silver skin.

maybe i will not lock it up.

this time, i will wait and listen

to the sweet hollow in my chest

when she echoes - see? you still feel.