my body speaks
hushed
wordless
silent anatomy of the dead

muscles shift
bones creak like ancient beams
desire caged in rib

under speechless skin
voiceless ravenous longing
yearning in the place of quiet listen
this is the portal
the soothing bed of welcome

and I am frightened
but these are just eyes
through which I see

be safe
this is the God place
the place where flesh informs the world