[Scribbles] Tirelessly

[dark_viaticum]

Tirelessly

Outside, she was cut
in slashes and pricks
until she was numb.

Outside, she was chilled
to her stomach
where hands clasped for warmth.

Outside, she grew slow
transformed by water
with heavy caution.

Outside, she was calmed
by purpose and need
to go through the land.

Inside, she was heat
burning in vessels
working as youth might,