Poetry: Nourished

Draw near to me, my love

Let me nurse the wounds 

Inflicted by this cruel world

Let me kiss your bruises

And massage your aching muscles 

I have made our bed soft

For you to rest your weary bones

I’ve prepared good food

To nourish your body

And once it is cared for,

let me nourish your soul

Lean into my embrace

Rest in our safe haven

Know that your soul has a home with me

And mine with you

As the world rages outside

I will drown out the noise

Wish sweet whispers in your ear

We cannot see the evil while

Drowning in each others eyes

You won’t be able to feel it’s pain

As I bathe you in my kisses

I cannot take all of your troubles

I cannot fix this cruel world

But for tonight, I can offer

A moment of reprieve

Entangled in each others arms