into the light

breathe in
now
breathe out
it was me
all along
in my place
the love
respect
of a child
sustained so long
until death
shall we part
breathe in
the new life
to give
the only part of you
ever wanted
the burning part of you
reserved
for your elizian fields
impervious to time
immune to the sickening swell
of reality
fields
prosperity
fields of dreams
breathe out
the best part of you
you keep hidden
for yourself
behind closed eyes
under folded arms
on corners of sofas
in living rooms
breathe in
cue the music
the magic
hang on st. christopher
many happy returns
breathe in
again
the moments in between
the suffering
turn red
breathing in
hold
hold
st. christopher
hold
i hold your hand
the only one
keep holding
as we step
together
into the light