The Cursed Sanctuary

You gathered me into your arms

held me close to your heart

whispering in my ears

that you will take care of me

forever

all the while

you were slowly inching towards

the edge

When I opened my eyes

I was between you

and the empty space off the edge

you gave me a cold smile

but love shined in your eyes

becoming an obsession

and you whispered in your soothing voice

“No one can reach you my love

this will be the only sanctuary for you now”

Your arms around me, warmed me

Yet, they squeezed me breathless

Your voice soothed me

Yet, the heaviness of it scared me

Your eyes assured me of love

Yet, the intensity of them

made me want to run

But here I am

still trapped and prisoned

by my own sanctuary

Between an empty space

and your love

© Vindhya Colombage 2017

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