Time stands as we embrace,
Neither of us willing to see the other's face.
We gaze beyond diamond star,
Into the velvet sky to see the future so far.
Inside my breast is a racing heart,
Ready for tears to fall, knowing we will part.
In the break of dawn, away you will steal,
And until the next year, you I will not feel.
I won't know the comfort you've given me.
Though I remember your words, your lips I will not see.
Crying when I think of all the burden placed on you.
How unfair! Yet still you remain true.
Sweet scent of rain and flowers fly.
In the mists of mourning the sun will hide.
But I hold on tight and refuse to let go,
Never will I let the morning take you home!
I know your suffering is all my fault -
Still your being gone is worse then wounds bathed in salt!
Might you never forgive me and things never be the same,
So long as I breath life, I'll be yours to blame.
Like the dew, though, on bladed grass,
We can start over new and fresh.
Dare I say how surprise did take me,
When your hands found my face and your eyes were gazing!
With soft, gentle whisper you did say,
"Worry not, sweet love, there's no price to pay.
There can be no hurt were my heart is now,
And when I'm with you there is no man more proud."
On my chest your hand did lay,
My hand over yours, I began to pray.
"Sweet Angel," I said, "do forgive my not understanding,
Why are you not angry and never go on swearing?
Pray tell! What is it you are thinking?
What might be suppression to your loathing?"
Gracefully so, he smiled and kissed my hand.
It was only then that I could understand.
Inside he was grieving not being around,
That our breif moments bring him safely to ground.
I understand that he was what I am now,
Though no longer is he haunted by furrowed brow.
Holding on tightly to my hand,
He leads on bravely to a future unplanned.
So we can let go of our past and pain,
And find a new home with something left to gain.
