The Relationship

I saw you last night, in seraphic sleep; 
A tremor in your lips, and a flicker
Of an eye lid for each secret you keep.
I shivered under your slow, slight, breathing.

I stood over your pallid face, seething;
Adrenaline pulsing, heart beats quicker, 
And with each thought my stomach grew sicker; 
Thoughts to end all the promises I keep.

But, Love's bitter resides like vinegar;
Unable to leave, I crumble; a heap
Of sobbing as though a baby teething.
And each tear should make my leaving slicker;

As though to exit in flourish and sweep. 
But, I am bound to you; ghostly, asleep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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