Thoughts Whilst Having a Lie Down With the Dog

I lie supine, a thinker Inspired by the sky or a ceiling Damned by a glance or word Unsafe in thought - despite the ability to travel Eyes closed, rest will come But perhaps a quiver of regret Will connection be the death of me Safety in quiet except from self Placing trust in others floods me with joy Then fear overtakes, what have I given away Small pieces of myself gifted to strangers If mistaken the piece is lost, as am I So complex is the mind Unrelenting is the lack of mercy Torment awaits down all paths But pockets of peace pave some I give thanks to kind souls who nurture me Crouch in fear against those with swords Realise my eyes cannot see beyond facades Trust is all there is that I will not come to harm I cannot imagine taking all at face value Never knowing the risk of each and every move Having the ability to not care about mistakes For I pre-empt all regret and bathe in it Gift me the days where I dance free See love and wonder in the eyes that take me in The me that embodies the moment And reaps the rewards for doing so I have walked in both worlds But I'm tethered to one