It came gently,
Like a leaf
undulating
after a gust of wind
breaks it loose.
An ebb and flow
As step by step
it became crystal clear
this long awaited tryst
Would not take place.
Like a delicate leaf
gracefully spiralling
to its resting place,
I took defeat in stride.
head high,
my pride not arrogance,
but an appropriate
Ladylike shield.
You were perfect..gentle
and a man.
That is, after all, why
though dry to the touch
I hold a flame to you still.
You placed me gently
on the bed
where other casualties
of love and fantasy
turn to dust
through time's
compassionate touch.
Yet hope I harbor
in my hardened veins still..
gentle like a hummingbird's heart beat,
pathetic as a defeated gambler,
that this affair will revive itself.
That the let down,
final for now,
Is not forever.
Until then I heave a restful sigh
And bid you well, secret love.
farewell!
farewell fragile, unharnessed dream.
Crunch!
Please bear with me as I try to dribble this scenario out! I felt it was getting sappy in the end, so I ended it with some humor. This is one of those real life events... But of course laced with just a dash of fantasy so I don't give too much away :)