A Lady In Red

Yesterdays love Buries me in memories I long for times When a kiss was truly an exotic marvel I hug the sorrows of treasured losses I, a man weep, silently and alone If only you, the lady in red knew The feelings stirred inside this hardened man I toss the guns aside, fighting a fool’s game There is no true fame for a dead hero I knelt too often at the graves of my comrades My sword defends not even honor, no more I am, but a simple man As I gaze into my childhood I long for a world Where a child is never a soldier Where no heart goes unheard All roads lead to happiness No more highways to evil deeds No more Isis No more hate No more bombs from the skies I gaze upon a park bench There she is below the raven My lady in red No where to go No legs to carry her dreams away She leaves in her wake A trail of blackness The darkness of horrors The darkness of infinite pain Yet there she sits Elegant and beautiful Staring Facing down the terror Nightmares that attack ones essence An inspiration overtakes me On impulse I pick her up She has a curious look upon her What prey tell are you doing? I look her in the eyes I whisper to her I am saving my heart, not you I am redeeming my soul She has but a worried look upon her face I say fear not, I see inside of you It shall be you who saves me Your elegance My kiss Entwined As we encounter loves journey As they say It’s a walk in the park