He Lived Within a Wall of Form

He lived within a wall of form A simple, humble, dwelling place And as he lived, time had worn Boards gray to a heartless trace. Within this track once did abide A lonely, forsaken, unraveled soul He suffered much before he died. And never played the lover's role. No one can be just an observer Yet what is all he tried to be. The bells toll for served and server A vision of love he could not see. I have shed a tear or two For a love which broke my heart Glad I was to taste love's dew Sad I was at love's depart. Yet to live and not to love Not to touch love's joy or pain Lonely as a one-room hovel Loveless is to live in vain.