Month: January 2017

i followed the trail (you)
the tall trees, close
leading to the lake
fueled by curiosity (loss)
i looked out
took in the view
scanned over, for it (past)
marked by weeds
orange spraypaint
rough waters (changes)
i jumped in, clothed
swimming quickly
the cold water
veins pumping
blood slowing (reluctant)
as i came near
almost in sight
ears ringing (silence)
tide pulling
i gasp
pushing onward
reaching shore
i bring myself up (redemption)
stumbling centre
rocks and branches
pushed aside
there there there
(my treasure) hidden away
found
mine, once more
once again
(forever, and then)

if you follow the veins in my arms
down to my fingers
you can see the forks
wrap around
attached to my being

my heart pumping
outward constantly
stregthening the grip
ensuring flow
keeping me alive

but with
a twist
a sever
a lie
a mistake
it comes undone

it was striking
over the valley
into your home
away from me
peering

i was under
hidden away
making shadows
in candlelight
anxiously

did you look
above the rooftops
in the distance
eyes wide
wondering

could you feel it
at arms reach
so close
so cold
shivering

i failed you
i wanted more
to grab it
tuck it beside you
comforting

but it remains
in the night sky
far above
leaving your bedside
shining, alone