Photo by John Cahil Rom
You denied this keep a shelter that weighed need away from want
I had beg refrain, and weakened still, I sought what I should not
I fell hopeless; yes, my past has dug desired deep through dark
The darkest pitch I nursed was faltered when your loveliness drew haunt
When I turned and faced what you would have me sake without my own
My full, my focus, shamed before, was brought too soon in touch with yours
This solid stone for touch had stubborn thick with walls I had withdrawn
A thousand times to feel what I had not and others moved beyond
My echoes followed where you whispered and my place was not beneath
My keep was shattered by your sweetness thus these walls had claimed defeat
I dare this fight that I have lost not leave without the truth I hold
I’ll will, I’ll break the rules again until my bond with time is sold
I know I chanced my soul when I refused to take what I was told
But I will not mistake again as long as you are mine to hold.