In the wasteland of the psyche
I stand
Paper doll
Ready to fall
At the slightest breeze
What bothers me
Is how easily
The weather system of the psyche
Becomes the landscape
Of the body
Anxiety chills
Grief exhaustion
Joy dance
Anger flush
Where is my guardian
How do we respect
And contain
The psyche
Giant juggernaut
Psyche
Terrified child
Psyche
Warrior of love
Psyche
Forever companion
Psyche
My love
My storyteller
My refugee
Lost on the sea
I must live with you
And you must live with me
And though I may not like
All the ways you affect me
In fact you are me
And this is our
Reality
So take my hand
Exhausted but strong
Fall into my hug
Snuggle in close
Feel my warmth
Heart beating
Steady breathing
We go together
Or not at all
We stand together
Or not at all
We are together
Through it all