How Much More?
How much more can a
heart withstand
as home is torn away
A father's voice is
silenced, stilled
years amassed within
one day
How much more can a
heart withstand
as illusions are
broken and torn
By the madness of one
man's rage
bitterness is born
How much more can a
heart withstand
as love is unjustly
slain
False revenge steals
tender love
bartering hope for
searing pain
How much more can a
heart withstand
as bond is hidden
from sight
Desperation drives
the heart to hunt
and compels the soul
to fight
How much more can a
heart withstand
as right has lost its
way
Dreams have died in a
broken heart
that's forgotten how
to pray
How much more can a
heart withstand
anger silences what
is heard
Promises meant as
eternal bonds
are lost with bitter
words
How much more can a
heart withstand
voracity exacts its
due
May the bond yet keep
the hope alive
until his life is
through
~Brit
11/10/00