Frayed Twine
Frayed Twine
Often, thoughts of you, as my safety net
as the tight rope under foot never taught
Even footing sure, cannot steady time
Stretching, past memories, will balance naught
Sweet solitude, I dream, I close my eyes
I step away, let go, and fall for you
as once before you led me straight across
into your arms of warmth and trusted truth
You gave to me, kind love and built me up
you showed me I was strong and good enough
I took your trust; I took advantage of
then gave away, what you had given me
Yet when I gave that love to someone new
I could not give enough to feel the same
like city life I'm lost in one-way streets
Over-whelmed I am searching; first and main
I walk along a tight rope once again
I see you on the platform other side
Standing, not alone, Still, I let you know
But so I would not fall you threw a line
You gave to me, kind love and built me up
You showed me I was strong and good enough
Though our line is frayed,
like twine, holds a strength
I will always be; Still, in love with you
HBK © 2018 Jeffrey Spencer
Copyright © Jeffrey Spencer | Year Posted 2018
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