that book you never read the ending of,
or even if the last page was read,
it was a cliff-hanger of myth.
that desire to call, but you were too afraid,
despite the constant need to redeem yourself,
it was almost too tense for your heart.
that kiss you never attempted to place on lips,
those lips now haunt you for eternal life,
it was & still is a bold mistake.
that ''I love you'' you never could speak of,
out of fear of rejection & bitter truths,
it was your greatest mistake of all.