Surrender

Isn't it curious—
just before selling
we dutifully paint
neglected walls,

replace trodden carpets,
patch leaks that plagued
for years; seed lawns,
plant flowers.

And isn't it curious
how we wait until those
last ember moments before
letting go a loved one

to tap our guarded souls,
reveal our hidden hearts,
and, like blood from the wrist,
let feelings flow.

~ N. L. Nason ~