reading the leaves

i will build myself between pages
divide pain into chapters and
fill my hands with rain

arrive at the same place
at the same time each day
as fall fends off winter
i will chase you away

for i should not be afraid of
what makes me shiver under the sun
your name, i will leave in tealeaves
a message at the bottom
of every cup

you will not make me believe
light is illegal, or hope
but i will count the scars
on my tongue

prepare them to heal
while inside my door
the fire will die
waiting to live

i may never whisper again
show me evidence,
there is evidence

love lifts freedom over borders
across continents

you remain my Switzerland