I remember that russet daylight,
you walking, under wounded skies,
those quivering lips burning my roots
and braided stranding trailing behind.
Don't deny me the words to articulate
the sensation of watching you
you tied the knot clumsily
bracelet around necklace that you wore
choked for words I felt life retching
into my neglected branches, buried anchors,
a partner to share these breathless views,
a lover to sway as one in adversity.
Matrimony built on mutual calm,
lying in my arms, slipping through my grasp,
watching clouds race away
and agitated shards of grass - frozen shut.
I know spring will pick us apart
to the overwhelming life you deserted
leaving a faded happiness,
waiting for death to cut me loose.
Adding your comment:
- I'm not too happy with the way it reads, perhaps a little too off-rhythm for my liking. But as always your praise warms me. Cheers chappy
