We thought the storm
would clear the air
But the atmosphere
is thick with smoke

I'm going to choke

We imagined the rain
would wash away
the sins of the past
Make us clean

And I want to scream

Because as soon as you
walked into the room
Lightning struck

What will it take
to bring back the sun
and a brave new moon?

Now there are cracks
in the foundations
Crumbling walls
Fissures in floors

Much like my life

Suffer I must
to have gains

Torment of loss
storming veins

Striking of knives
only maims

So end now it must

We are killing
each other
through lust

Leave me alone
I am fine on my own

Find yourself if you need

Sow your oats
and your seed

I concede

The ones underground
They are safe in the knowledge
That their God they have found
Ageless, timeless, forever young
Every anniversary passes
as another Psalm is sung

We who are left
Have to get through each day
I walk past your headstone
And each time I pray
to God to deliver me
Through another painful day

Roses are blooming
On the place where you lie
Their scent overwhelms
and perfumes tears that I cry

Their aroma I'll remember
'Tis better than your death
Sweet scents will surround you
'Til I draw my last breath