i'd never ask
to have you
here

not anymore

not for one day

nor an hour



to sit with you
once more

no.

never.

yet i whisper it
in wishes
as i sleep

i only wish out loud
for you
peace

in
death

my heart sees
the silence
that lives
in your place

my bones know
you sleep
peacefully

so i tiptoe
while i
still live
where you lived

i feel your breath
upon the wind
i hear your
words
in my voice

I won't take you
from your
place

our love
is at peace
and sadly

i'm happy


ashen sunshine
fills the sky

goodbyes
merely leaves
that have
blown
beyond reach

words harsh as
vinegar
on bloodied
lips

salt cures
my broken heart


i'd never ask
to have you here

selfish hopes
for my
wishing heart



because
you closed your eyes

and the world
slipped
it's leash

kaleidescopic
insanity
plays in the park


and my love

my love

would spare you from it