After I Saw Your Lover's Face
Before my words appeared,
you had your life
intact
although no wife
no loneliness you feared
I wrote much more inspired
you were in love
in fact
no will to rove
from vows no one required
Your lover wrote as well
his life apart
no pact
he had your heart
as you stood fast, he fell
“I love you, friend, I do!
“You have to know –
“I lacked
the will to go
before I met with you.”
I saw your lover’s face
reflecting mine
attacked
he saw the sign
that I might take his place
I heard your lover’s plea
your “baby’s” tears
voice cracked
rememb’ring years
that all preceded me
Our images the same
appeared as one
re-packed
when I was done
all gone except the name
I still attempt to write
to sing and dance
to act
to try, perchance,
to keep you in my sight.
But you returned anew
you made the vow
and cast
the dice for now
to keep it him and you.
|