These words are a salvation 

that flows from the need in my chest

through my arms

and out my flying fingertips

These words are a salvation

stemmed from the same feelings 

and whirls of thought

that would otherwise 

make me frantic

and blind

These words are a salvation 

and I write them not because I wish to

but because I must

this is the way the world is filtered 

through me

and I pray that others find such salvation 

possibly with the help

of these words