Lifelines
Now that you know me;
I am in your life for a reason -
I am in your life for a season.
I may be only your happenstance
your afterthought that comes
when all your cards are played.
Maybe I am your Ace in the hole.
Maybe I am your place to go
when there's nowhere else to turn...
Better I be burned into your memory
Forged into your lifeline
Better than being nonexistent,
like a spirit unavailable.
Open your hand and read my marks.
That's the depth of me burrowed I replenish,
I then branch off at the wrist
fading out of the flesh to watch you trekking
the short distance.
You are left alone with your maker
You and he finish strong.
I witness another winner and then I am gone.
Taking my place again in the back of your mind
You also in mine. Lives entwined for a Season.
imprinted in lifelines.
Copyright © Vicki Acquah | Year Posted 2016
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