an ache that releases

a pit deep seated and stuck

a mark way down 

hidden in between and under

in the center

an ache that releases

a light in a dark space

a dimness that becomes bright over time

like something flipped on a switch

an ache that releases

and with it 

tremendous movement comes

like a swirling tide

opening up possibility 

to new worlds

new lives

and as the stars settle into their places

moon shining bright overhead

and the birds cooing softly

as night drifts on