for every time
another played –
some other passing by
a dream was I
becoming
another sweet embrace
hands betraying
voices
whispers to the dark
promise made
was ne’er a promise come
to find the weary
lead me back
across the deep divide
recalled as one
another life denied
lead me
love me –
longer still
when moons are shining
brave
when souls are worn
by names we never
said

. . .