You and I
divide in two,
and I watch you
sleeping.
Our beautiful mitosis,
straining two beings
into what is,
and what never was.
Your reality was fading,
coming off on me,
and I stole away.
I never once said
that I was right,
only that I cared.
That was probably
my biggest mistake.
Handing you my noose
and my knife;
promising
you’d cut me down.
What a thing
to agree to.
Should have known
you’d let me down,
lock me out.
Choking on the taste
of life in color.
Without you
and your kind darkness,
I think
this was the easiest good-bye
I ever said.
I gave you everything
you required
to make me a victim.
I realized,
almost too late,
that you were never in control.
Watching you sleep,
fading away,
an unrequited memory.
We took our leave,
we took our lives,
and made off into the night.
I don’t know
if you’ve seen the sun
rise up just like mine.
I’m alive;
that’s all I know.
I’m alive.
HG – 2020
This is a very interesting read my friend. I find myself wanting to know more about what happened. It certainly evokes emotions in me. Nicely done. Have an amazing weekend. Love ❤️ Joni
I’m not sure that it is a reflection of a specific moment, rather than a memory of an emotion, felt through the course of a lifetime relationships. Relationships are one of the few things we all have on common, so sometimes I find it better to try to capture a lingering emotion, or a sensation, rather than a direct experience. Thank you, as always.
I understand and that makes total sense my friend. Well it was beautifully written my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Love ❤️ Joni