Just for Derek…

I feel you there
Grazing against softness
Pushing the tickle
Closer to the edge
I do what I can
To hold you back
Those around me
Won’t know you
Your foul darkness
Pushing for its escape
Will not punish those
So near to danger
That injustice will not stand
And so I sit
And shift precariously
Remaining silent
And shrinking down
To keep you still
Rising to walk
Will be our next battle
But I will prevail
And release you
Only once the coast is clear