Fade

The memories of you are mute

A once vivid portrait, which once proudly hung
From the prominent wall within my mind,
Has now faded in the light of your true self

Dust has settled between us

The moonlight, once star crossed,
Now a flashlight highlighting the sunset
The omniscient illumination of the past

Bless these hands that once held yours
No greater sin can be committed
A façade in lieu of love

Gentle tears have torn my flesh

Rancid truth has fouled my heart

May love lie to the side and have nothing of me
Lest I recant the breath I now take

Misled, I have walked a treacherous path

No more shall the leash be my lead















-j.g.smith (08/11/07)