Cold, permeable raindrops Fuse with warm, flowing tears, Coursing down craggy furrows of An unforgiving headstone. An anguished face pressed tightly To a glistening granite slab-- A column etched with memories That will not pass away. “Here Lies” is a reminder That she was not a dream, That on this earth did walk An angel sent to him. Instead of giving love, He offered her empty promises-- Hollowed, unfilled commitments That tomorrow would be kept. A softly muttered prayer says, “Please forgive me dear, This final oath I make, Tonight I will be with you To plead for one more chance.”