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[fannybright]

If I believed in a god, I'd pray to it now.

I'd ask for wings like mothers' arms
to wrap around the souls
that ache and twist and writhe and cry, but whisper fear inside,
"Go away, you pain, just go...
you are demons in my head,
demons
in my heart,
you are swimming in my breakfast bowl and sitting in my chair,
you fill me up and reach the brim
and leave no room for..."
I'd ask for peace to fill my veins so that my touch would help you breathe
and a smile from my tranquil eyes would give you hope to live.
I'd ask for love to fill my heart
to shatter my walls,
and watch the flood.
I'd keep you safe and warm, and I'd kiss you on the cheek.
You'd find refuge in me,
a sanctuary in my arms.
And I would have the strength, the wisdom, the love
to fulfill.
My wings could embrace the souls that bleed
tranquilize the rage
subdue the pain
sanitize the thoughts
release the demons...

If I believed in god, I'd ask for wings.