In the shadowed dance of hearts that seek and flee
R met D, a whisper through the door ajar
Proverbs’ woman, strong in cloth and field
Her hands like hers, yet armored from the scar
Dismissive soul, she watched the exits near
Anxious pull in him, a childhood plea
She rose at dawn, her worth beyond her fear
He chased the light she rationed carefully
Her beauty etched in lines of guarded grace
Fear of engulfment made her turn away
Yet wisdom clothed her in a noble place
Compassion held him through the night and day
Avoidant seam, anxious thread entwined
Proverbs speaks of one who fears the Lord
She built her walls, but cracks he gently find
Forgiveness blooms where old wounds are explored
RSP’s ache, a half-shut door’s soft sigh
D saw her soul retreat like frightened child
Her tongue with grace, no gossip’s bitter lie.
He prayed for healing, tender, undefiled
Bewildered hearts in push and pull’s cruel art
She flinched at closeness, needing space to breathe
His longing softened, not to break her heart
Empathy wove threads they both could weave
Proverbs’ wife opens her arms to poor
R learned to stay, a step beyond the flight
D held his need, no flood to overwhelm more
Wisdom’s children rise to call her right
Their story twined in attachment’s storm
Dismissive chill met anxious, pleading fire
Yet mercy forged a commitment ever warm
Understanding quenched the old desire
She shared her shame from childhood’s empty room
He named his ghosts without demand or claim
Her strength like rubies, lighting inner gloom
Compassion turned bewilderment to flame
Realistic fractures, compelling in their pain.
RSP leaned close, head on his chest one night
Forgiveness washed the patterns like the rain
Warriors healing, stepping into light.
Proverbs praises one of noble might
D lost his sight, yet saw her spirit clear
No chains from illness, only lantern’s light
She dropped her guard, let vulnerability near
Twined styles softened in the grace they earned.
Her mouth with wisdom, teaching peace profound
Empathy bridged what old fears had burned
Commitment honored in forgiveness found
R and D, RSP in prayer’s hold.
Proverbs’ heart, compassionate and bold
RSP
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DCG
