Stephano

30 Sep 2000

Hold my arms with strong intent
to draw me to your soul
and I can do naught but surrender my mind
to the hope I see in your eyes.
You call me incredible
and pull me in
yet I must pull away.
I know you mean it not
for work concerns must dominate you
and relationships can hold no sway.
Yet I see you
mirrored anguish that humor hid
and you reveal your artist’s soul
to my searching gaze.
I see so many chase you 
intrigued by your smiling mien 
yet ignorant of your intense soul
that mirrors my self.
Revealing songs and lives
we are captured by our difficult pasts
and relieved to find strength 
and acceptance 
in each other’s eyes.
Yet, I must walk away
for you are embarking on a career
and I am ready 
for my future.


© 2000, Tara Tambolleo