After I Saw Your Lover's Face

Before my words appeared, you had your life intact although no wife no loneliness you feared I wrote much more inspired you were in love in fact no will to rove from vows no one required Your lover wrote as well his life apart no pact he had your heart as you stood fast, he fell “I love you, friend, I do! “You have to know – “I lacked the will to go before I met with you.” I saw your lover’s face reflecting mine attacked he saw the sign that I might take his place I heard your lover’s plea your “baby’s” tears voice cracked rememb’ring years that all preceded me Our images the same appeared as one re-packed when I was done all gone except the name I still attempt to write to sing and dance to act to try, perchance, to keep you in my sight. But you returned anew you made the vow and cast the dice for now to keep it him and you.