Hoping in Hope

we are walking one day at a time

sending our yells across silent air
gentle, merciful, soft
we are careful with one another
hoping kindness kills the beast

you see me vulnerable
i see you heavy
we dance slow, kiss long
we are listening to each other breathe
hoping love will restore what was lost

we tiptoe on broken glass
love hangs heavy on soft sheets
something beautiful comes in the tears
we are learning to trust
hoping hope can hold us together