Fragments of Love & Death

The Time Passed

You stood in silence, immobile as marble

As I scattered the red petals of my love around you.

Nervously I fluttered, aware the more I drew close

The further away you stood, discomfited by adoration.

I could not hide the ticking of my open heart,

You could not hide your disdain.

The spell passed, my passion cooled by reticence

And your caged heart ceased to fascinate.
But when another loved me, warming with hot kisses

You missed the heat of my skin on your sheets.

It was your turn to scatter petals in vain,

And sing your tired love songs to my heart

But your petals went untouched and song unheard,

Because my soul had found its mate.