I said a prayer in the moments before I saw you that my composure would be steel and yet your utter silence broke me down in ways I never expected. Forgive me, I faltered when taking your still hand into mine and realizing your sleep would be an endless one, began to pity myself. …
Yesterday’s Fable Was it just yesterday you told me your time had come? Under a cloudless sky Nothing but myth and unspoken promise between us It was an alabaster lie I realize as much now But I was so blind to my own beliefs That I forgot to realize My faith belongs Only to borrowed …
A Final Toast with Death I await you My bravado more resolute than ever This snifter in my hand unwavering These drops of whiskey delivered faithfully to my lips. So come to me, Sir Reaper You whose work is never done You’ve stolen a good man from this world Left behind his only son. I …
