Shiver it Away

you’ve left my limbs frozen 

like they’ve been in the

back of a refrigerator

talk to me like a friend 

you’ve known forever, 

I’m not a stranger

never would I want to 

put you in harms way, 

I’ll protect you from all danger

the trauma always lingers,

more times than I could 

count on my fingers

shiver it away, make it feel better

put a compress on my heart 

that’s as cold as the glaciers

I’ll always leave you 

room to speak, I’ll 

put up the spacers

but I need you right now, 

could you do me a favor?

shiver it all away, 

wipe the icicles off your face

I’ll keep cool just in 

case you need someone 

there to make you feel safe

shiver it away, I give 

you time and space 

memory can’t be 

erased and 

I’m sorry,

soon it will fade

put down the 

double edged blade 

I promise you, 

I will always stay

-Leah Rae