Should I Leave Before You

When I gave you my heart, my life, 
      I bet never
   In your darkest fears
         Or wildest worries did you ever
   See this coming, 
This that eats away my flesh
   And inhibits me from fashioning
      The smiles I used to fashion
Incessantly.
      And this that eats away my flesh
   Wastes you, too, away, 
         Your time, your health, 
   Your patience.
While this that eats away my flesh
   May hinder me from keeping
      The forever I promised, 
Though my breath will cease
   And the flesh dissolve, 
      My heart shall safely be tucked with yours
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Hu Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 2:38 AM
"Though my breath will cease And the flesh dissolve, My heart shall safely be tucked with yours"Very beautiful
Uy Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 4:37 AM
Thanks for the comment...God bless.
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