For you, who cannot let go of things undone or things set in stone, please release the pent up emotions, let the feelings flow, and slowly unclasp your closed hand.
You look at me, with those puppy dog eyes,
and I, I just can't,
as a wistful breath escapes your shallow sighs,
and I, I just can't.
Nudging me, ever so softly with your touch,
and I, I just can't,
whispering with such clarity, though said in a rush,
and I, I just can't.
Asking me, to take a step to close proximity,
and I, I just can't,
your frail limbs beckoning to the fearful me,
and I, I just can't.
But I try, because I just can't,
I can't bear to look any longer,
though our time has gone and went,
I keep my smile and stay stronger.
I gaze at you, and I can see, a past before all this,
of younger years and phasing dreams, silences I miss,
when every second void of guilt had been my paradise,
yet here you are and I see the light, fading from your eyes.
I fight, because I just can't,
let another second go without you,
without you, life is so scant,
It's sorrow feeling more than true.
I look at you, with longing, and remorse,
for this, this I can,
speak words, I'd always hoped to force,
for this, this I can.
Holding you, as I feel the warmth depart,
for this, this I can,
wishing I had you, not only in my heart,
for this, this I can.
Pleading you, to forgive me of all I've neglected,
for this, this I can,
through my tears, your words, made love perfected,
for this, this we can.
YOU ARE READING
For You
PoetryFor you, my words they are to keep, For you, my dreams to fill your sleep, For you, my life in your hands, For you, my love I still stand. (Cover is self made)
