looking up one sees
a reflection of the
pool of water
cast against
a building & a wall
looking down one sees
a group of red flowers
staring at me
defiantly saying
i never left you
i never will
~~~
in anger i might
throw those words
back cruelly at you
spit they are lies
for i am alone
~~~
the eyes soften
instead
& there is unspoken
an understanding
that things had to be
this way
or not at all
~~~
forgive me
as i forgive you
if i falter
for i am only
human
real & tangible
who can & does
make mistakes
Spirits 252245 04/99
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