The pain was falling from the sky
into the core of my soul, rough-edged
splinters carving an exploding ****
inside me, the drumming wind beating
against me, as thoughts of you came
creeping over me.  I remember when
we were as one, how our bodies rose
in timeless eternities, harmonic
tranquility, the serene sounds of
nature surrounding our nation,
the beautiful flowers and rose
bushes blossoming into sweet
enchantment.  We'd walk alongside
the beach and breathe in the cool
air and sparkling seagulls swimming
in the sea.  I'd feel your thin hands
interlock with mine as we smiled
at the glorious kids dashing across
the glittering sand, cheerful cheeks
full of life and adventure.  You'd
slowly turn to me and grin, I love
you my precious queen.  You
are all that I need.  And I'd
sink inside those words,
thinking about how lucky
I was to find the perfect guy
like you.  Then, I'd kiss you
on your lips and reply, I
love you too my magnificent
king.  Now I'm standing
here watching the movement
of the landscape shift in a
web of broken harmonies,
the grey-scorched pond
sinking below zero degrees,
the tears rolling down
my face as I think about
what happened to the
love between us.