And I've lost my footing once again  
While moon drops reflect upon the sea  
To cushion the love I have for you  
To cushion the loss of inevitability  
The driving concern to fill the need  
The void deepens as I reach, reach.  
For our last breath  
And you hold out no arms  
To brace me  
From impact  
So slammed  
I am  
Deep within the rocks  
Stone shelter me  
Caress the inner workings of my slight  
Twist of hand  
To breathe the air you breathe  
To hear the words you speak  
I am but the echoes of the love  
You are to me  
Up on a pedestal doused in esteem  
It is the joy I once bathed you in  
It is the love you do not feel for me

-MHK 2001-