At the End

Ever so much more than friend Wearing scars of love's lullaby I can still see you at the end Our song often left wounds to mend Each time we'd return; blood barely dry Ever so much more than friend To the depths of spite we'd descend But against hatred's grip we'd ally I can still see you at the end Betrayed by hope left alone to fend Holding on; clasped hands cracked & dry Ever so much more than friend Cuts slowly heal, the burn lessened The allure to give up we'd deny I can still see you at the end We stand frayed on a path we didn't intend My hand in yours I walk with closed eyes Ever so much more than friend I can still see you at the end 12/05/2017