I caught myself

Laying in a dark room
I caught myself.

I held my own hand,
and I knew it was you—

You who keep me safe.

You who hold me close.

You were always here, holding me.

I caught myself.

and felt your love and tenderness.

You held my hand,
—you hold my hand.

I forgot for a moment,
that you are here with me,
as me.

I forgot for a moment,
and yet you are here.
right here, in fact, you hold my hand,
and there is no difference

—for it is you, it is me,

and I am held.

I feel that you care, you understand,
you give me the feeling of compassion.

I hold my hand in the dark, in another way, I interlace,
and I feel you here, and it is me.
and it is you,

and I am held. held by you.

I forgot for a moment,
I am never alone, not alone,

I am right here, I am right here, I am right here.

You are held, I am here.

Self-kept.

I forgot for a moment.

I hold my hand.