IS THIS A SPIRAL OR IS THIS LOVE?

Somebody help me,
I'm falling down a spiral and
I can't tell if it's love-
or something to be afraid of.

I want somebody to take my hand,
and to lead me out of the tunnel-
to show me that it's safe
where my captors once beat me.

I still have the cuts
across my chest,
and across my heart -
my trust, hasn't healed yet.

What will you do with my heart?
Will you cradle it?
Will you squeeze it?
Will you make me cry?
So much I have cried.

Take my heart.
Cradle it,
kiss it,
foster it,
teach me to love again.

Copyright ©2007 Ashi Shadow 7/21/07
should it be cuts and bruises?

Originally untitled, had difficulty accepting a title because wanted beginning and end in there without giving it away. Inspired by Jen / Ms. Skeptic