If You Will

My mind is at once
powerful and fragile
if you will be careful
it will bring you miracles
my soul is at once
pure and deeply flawed
if you will heal me
it will shine into the
darkest corners of your world
my hands are at once
white-scarred and gentle
if you will hold them
they will work for you
til they bleed
my back is at once
strong and bent
if you will put your arms about me
it will hold you up
to the most beautiful sky
my eyes are at once
filled with tears and with fire
if you will smile for them
they will search
for your every desire.

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