Obligation

Strands

Stronger than adamant

finer than spider silk

Pull at my soul

Whispers echoing

In the distance

I have to reach them

Stress of vision

Tears constrained

Burning at the corners

Swallowed secrets

All to keep the peace

Pain and resolve

The burnished chest

My precious jewels

Nestled within

Scars upon my heart

I carry them with willingness

But I cannot show them

My three Lords

Dearest to my heart

Will they respond to my song?

Are they well disposed

To join me in my dance?

Hope is the only emotion

The only drive

that sustains my soul

It is the play of light and shadow

that guides me

My Dharma

is to guide others

I am content with that

No matter the pain

I journey on

I will rip open my heart

Tuck my treasure within

Each love

Holds a strand

that is wrapped

Around my heart