Never
Do not blink, my son
For days pass like sedated slumber
Unconscious maladies teething time
Years misplaced like old acquaintances
Forgotten only to find you again
Do not blink, my son
For dreams are but a fragile embrace
Caressing desire’s aching heart
Crumbling in calloused hands
Forever gripped by reality’s discernment
Do not blink, my son
For a woman’s love is unspoken splendor
Eyes washing over blatant imperfections
Lips kissing complacency’s tepid affection
Waiting for you to make love to choice
Do not blink, my son
For misfortune stalks the most virtuous man
Turning conviction into serrated sorrow
Children into immutable memories
Carved into concrete cells of regret
Do not blink, my son
For sunrises are but fickle promises
Waking dreams behind shades of whispers
Asking you to never hide your eyes
Because I will never blink
Copyright © Xavier Keough | Year Posted 2007
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