Slowly, almost unseen to the human eye
The ice around her heart melts
The huge block develops a crack
The crack deepens and widens
And lets in the warmth
Sometimes the crack fills with melted ice
And suffers new blockage
But it slowly melts
And the crack widens and deepens
With the warmth of her tears
And some days, it touches her heart
Her soul, frozen deep inside
And she feels gladdened
And set free and alive!
Yet still trapped inside —
And she knows
Only time will help
To thaw the rest of the ice
Surrounding her "self"
And set her free
~ Carleen Ellis |