Precipice The threshold looms, The edge beckons. Beyond the precipice The promise of peace. Taunting, tempting; Offering its gift of sleep, Sleep without life; Sleep without dreams. Life lingers; Love eludes; Pain dictates actions, Ineffective and at times confused. Frustration, Anger, Embrace the flame of love, Allowing mere flickers Where once a fire raged. Time must heal, Pain can fade; Within the spirit The remedy must dwell; Sheltered, Elusive, Slipping seductively beyond The periphery of blind eyes; Wanting to be seen; Hoping to be found. Scream spirit! Show your cure, Provide the spark So that this flame can endure; Reach, Hold And clasp this desperate hand; Help blind eyes see, A broken heart to understand. Life love me; Me love life, Clear this mind Where pain runs rife; Hold me, Want me, Let me feel loves warmth, Without bitterness, Without blame. Smile return, Re-establish your realm; Etch your glow A home upon this face; Redeem, Vindicate; Restore my faith in truth, Within others - And within me. Why the fooled So foolish feels? What guilt is there In innocence? Why stumble When your steps be true? Why shame yourself When pride is yours? Why punish When no crime exists? Why seek the truth? When finding it May see your pain Perhaps transferred - To one who should be spared. Bare it well then! Be strong! Forgive! 1993 View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook |