Late

Late


You came late –
You come late every time.
I get old
With each minute that goes.

Though distractions seem easy to find –
There are no good distractions from love.

You came late –
You come late every time.
Tortured waiting has become my home.

Though distractions seem easy to find –
I can’t run from this pain that still grows
…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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