I want to reach over
And gently soothe and rub
The shrunken convoluted ones
On your temple
To help them rest
Ease the throbbing
I want to reach over
And feel the pulsating one
In the hollow of your neck
A reminder
Of a full life
Roaring
Triumphant
I want to reach over
Feel the many hardened ones
In the crook of your arm
That you hide so well
With all your other scars
And gently feel your pain
To make yours less
I want to reach over
And caress the tiny one
On the inside of your wrist
The one that races when I kiss it
Gently
Slowly
Reminds me I am alive
I want to reach over
And rub the one wrapping your ankle
Tired but strong
I want to tell it to rest
Just for a little bit
Sit with me
And tell me all the places it has been
Your rivers of blood
They talk to me
Some whisper
Some roar
I am listening
Elusive Silence 