Love Poem: From the Inside
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Written by: Iris Blade

From the Inside

She was almost a phantom
90% ghost
10% her
The leftover ashes from the fire

And I wanted to help her
Rekindle her warmth 
And help her follow
A trail of smoke to the sky

She has been turned grey
By others who leave her wanting
She leaves me wanting
But I crave hunger

And I know she is unsure
Writing a piano piece for her 
Quietly sung fears,
A chorus away from silence.

I’m begging for her to
Stand tall and don’t
Break eye contact 
With the mirror

I know she’s damn good at
Building walls around her
But I'm just as good
At tearing them down

I'll bring her back to the living 
I'll light a fire for her soul
I'll color inside her lines 
And I'll write a melody to her song

And if she’ll let me
I'll climb her walls.
And open her doors 
From the inside.