Music: Laura Tesdorpf
Inextricable
Entire night sky spread with stars
Now coalesced into a single flame,
Shine from afar as lighthouse, beacon, shelter.
Unwavering, heartbreakingly familiar,
This after-image of my dream now voice and breath.
Oh heart of hearts, oh heart to bind and free β
To save, rebuild, to weave and to create
A sweeter song than words can ever hold.
Your voice, once far as starlightβ¦
Then near.
Then closeβ¦
Look, Iβve been here all along,
Dreamt into existence, just a secret away.
Closer than your heartbeat, part of you,
Of all the stars that ever were: a song.
I keep your flame, so bright, alight anew,
For when you need it most. And until then,
Safe in a quiet space where you once lay
Until your strength returned to stand again.
Dark memories, dark words, their sharp-toothed grin,
Let this no longer bring you to your knees!
Make it your own, keep shining through, despite.
Find words, find worlds, outside and deep within,
Like seeds we sow our deeds to bloom or blight β
May sweet, not bitter fruit grow on your trees.
Your shield and lullaby, comfort and battle cry,
Amidst all winding ways I see your truth,
Sang back your wings when you had thought them torn.
When hope is stale, pain fresh and fears belie,
Let me concoct a balm for every scorn,
For every tear and every hidden knife.
So spread those wings to fly, tattered or whole,
Forever beautiful, just like your soul;
Compassion, warmth, the mind a tranquil sea.
Step out into this world and dare to be!
Your words a beating heart, ablaze with life,
Find wonder, peace and other hearts to move
While we endure, joined inextricably.