The Melting

The words you sang to me
Echoed to the core of my soul
Traveled along its lonely walls
Adorned with the art of heartache and want
And found their way to my frozen heart

A protective cocoon of ice
Was my only defense against love’s pain
Your knock took me by surprise
I was afraid to open the door, but
I released the chains and let you in

Ice crystals melted into living water
My ailing spirit drank its fill
Gazing into your eyes, I touched you
And fell into the depths of a
Complete and passionate longing

The cleansing blood of our love
Washes now through my veins
My true heart unearthed, warm, alive
Alive again with the naked desire
And heat of your love, my love, our love