My Name

 

In the darkest of my days

I sought a release

To take me from

The pain I’d buried inside

That had surfaced

Spreading from limb to limb

Until I could no longer hide

From the torment 

That robbed me of everything

And kept me locked up

In a prison of my own making

In the darkest of the haze

I lost myself

Until you offered me a glimmer of hope

A glance my way

A smile upon your face

That lit the darkened corner

Of my hiding spot

A moment of recognition

Of seeing me

Laid bare

Vulnerable

And you didn’t run

Didn’t shy away

Later it was the 

Furtive touch 

Of your fingers

On my arm

The shadowy touch

That pulled me from self harm

You left me craving

Longing for more

The sound of your voice

Unlocked my doors

Until I stepped out

Into the world beyond

And fell

Into your arms

I never thought

My name important

Until I heard it

Escape from your lips

Rachael Collins