Seconds To Sanctuary

A retreat to the safe haven
deep underground
I can hide my battered feelings
and try to calm down.

This world never-ending
laced with cruel manipulations,
an escape route up ahead
this must be my destination.

The arrows of blame
are the darts that I flee
So I can live my small truth
to collect my dignity.

A most royal welcome
bathed in intimate touch
embraced like a lover
I can't thank you enough.