Heartloose

Somethin’ loosened around my heart
From where it was bound
It fluttered around
This funny motion first mistaken as attack
I realize and step back
With real eyes I step back
And let it happen

Knitted so snug inside my chest
Iron lungs, ribs as rungs
Those who care to try and climb me
Sometimes say it’s hard to find me
Still in reflex I would shout
When I began spilling out
Weeping clearly as a blister
‘Hey I’m here’, you almost missed her

And I have so much for you!
Do you know how I get shy to show you
I fill up, tender, with a glow
Fluff and puff
As I try to show you
Display my falling feathers
As they leave me in this weather...