Brushed

Pushed for the distances, spaces over me
relativity breaks the heart, forgotten what used to be
feeble imperfection tattered, such splendor explore
whispered caresses muffled, given me to deplore.

Mishaps of time blend in mistaken dribbled debt
settled into stillness, corrosion of regret
comfort worn promises etch what may sever
blurring clarity into surrender, a never in forever.

Threads of lengthened mist, afar, dreamt in dreams
heart torn ease counting on all that seems
I blinked and fell into your smile
unredeemed tears spent from many a mile.

Quiet nights no longer fulfill the hesitation of fear
time sad emptiness dismissed to bring you near
in arms of delight fallen for love left alone
here, memory’s movements gently brush to atone.