Lithigos

I kept watch over the body and awaited your return, knowing what we left behind was vital;  While you were gone I fought to stay brave, looking to the heavens as the choir of birds sung haunting hymns that threatened to find and cage us away; I remained resolute, awaiting among the blissful silence for the sound of wind.  I knew you would return as I saw the storm approach, clouds swirling, a wall of rain marching towards us, your voice ringing like a bell of freedom through the torrent.  You emerged from the shadow of the forest as the tornado tiptoed around us, now afraid of the power bursting from your veins.  As you arrived at the foot of the body, we could feel the warmth of your souls vibrancy, flames melting from your skin, the story of the world bright in your eyes.  The body breathed back to life, held in your embrace; all was becoming quiet as we chased the birds from the forest and ran home.  Though their song was sweet with promise, those birds ...