The End in Site Was Only a Backdoor

By Madeleine West

You woke up when the fever broke 
A toe tip in the water and I misbehave 
I fell into remission when you spoke 

A dirt-stained hand knows how to stroke 
She knew I was one to cave 
You woke up when the fever broke 

A finger that’s gentle with the yolk 
A new beginning that forgave 
I fell into remission when you spoke 

Tips touch to release built-up smoke 
I thought my descent was so brave 
You woke up when the fever broke
 
Denial was never my cloak 
Lost in the air for what you gave 
I fell into remission when you spoke 

Unable to give even a croak 
Wonders that leave a maze to crave 
You woke up when the fever broke 

I fell into remission when you spoke