Through the Lion's Belly

The core of

my pain and terror

cried out

And though the

yearning to heed it

was a calling of agony,

I couldn't bear

the unrelenting

peacelessness

of my existence

another day.

Every step I took toward

the center, felt like

I was surrendering

myself into the gaping jaws

of a hungry Lion.

Until I gave myself

completely

to the heart it

the world within

and the world without

was a frightening cacophony

of ear shattering dissonance.

Until I gave myself 

completely 

to the heart of it

I had no idea

that the beast within

was rebirthing - not devouring - me

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