Gold

When I close

the door to my heart

And fold within

and fall apart

Bless the soul
that lets me know

I am worth
my weight in gold


When the waves

are relentlessly crashing down

And the storms

rage on all around

Bless the hands

that reach out to me

And soothe the ache

and vulnerability 

When I want to
only close my eyes
And fail to see
the miracle of life 

Bless gentle words
kindness and love
Balm to a pain
I can't even speak of 

Thank you
for patience and care
For showing my doubt
someone is still there 

For finding a way
To let me know
You see all of me
and won't let me go 

For seeing my heart
and calling it gold

-aq