Ode to Emily

Sitting at home
I pray and I wait
Always up till late
The black of the night fades
But darkness envelopes me

My love I look for you
Though I know
I still have hope
Deep down I ken
You won't show

Was I just the latest flavour
Now it's time to try new things
Desiring growth
If you suffocate with me
Fly free, you may

Memories will stay
Not vivid and crisp
Like a sun worn photograph
Happiness frozen in time
I wished it could ever be

My heart in pieces
Shattered by a mighty ax
Nevermore fully whole
Something wanting, needing
Bleeding

MFK 11/7/2004