Identity

To me, “he” is a hiss,
And “she” is a whisper.

I mean the words.

“He” is a hiss.
“She” is a whisper.

Sometimes I am a knife held in warning,
Point out.
Sometimes I am the wind wrapped in an embrace,
Heart in.

Both are protection.

“He” is a hiss.
“She” is a whisper.

“They” is a heartbeat.