Chaparral

Amber embers, fired loose

unhoused, unlatched, unleashed

Unfettered, finally liberated,

Awaiting a release

Exposed, revealed, navigable 

Undressed, stripped bare and

Vulnerable 

Releasing ties and uncontrolled

Exposed, awakened, lying cold.

Undone, raw, divested

Unlocked, unblocked, unlatched 

Open, ready, undefended

Ready to attach.

Extrication, shackles loose

Laying down resistance

Opening and softening to

Unwavering assistance