touched

softly
touch my cheek
and hold me close

and let me
relax with you
one more time

gently
brush your fingers
across my lips

and maybe
they'll stop
trembling

you've stirred
feelings in me
that maybe shouldn't
be found

and you've
opened a heart
that never was
tough
to begin with

so slowly
cherish me
one more time

before you go

and teach me
how to heal
what i was

and become
what is yours

before you leave
again

(grow)