welcome back

peeled back and scrubbed by river sand. smoked until the only scent on my skin is ash. in the crystallised sky i streched myself until i snapped back into my soul.

it's been cold in the refridgerator. cuddling up with the leftover milk and ice cubes. anticipating every brief interval of light before the door is sealed shut again.

i'm defrosting.

with eyes that sparkled i felt myself return. i heard you whispher a welcome as i fell asleep. cheeks shining with the debris of tears i brushed away the last of the loathing.

floating up my spine and curling through my cheeks. my chest is open again.