Delicate Sanctuary

Touching you tenderly Wiping away your tears Brushing back your hair Searching for your smile Hidden behind your trembling lips I want to calm them with a kiss How can I push away the clouds So dark and heavy The ones that he covered you in So that the world can see you As bright as I do So that you can see your light Reflected in my eyes But we aren't like that We never have been I doubt you will ever let us be I gently kiss each bruise Telling you that everything will be okay Silently counting how many times I will kill him If I ever see him without you My hand slips around yours You lay back on the couch Starting to flirt with sleep I touch your shoulder and smile Trying to make you feel safe I watch your eyes flutter closed Like soft butterfly wings I sit there with you and watch you sleep The moth protecting the butterfly The Beast defending his Beauty You are so delicate and indestructable I hope to always be your sanctuary