Reminder

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Reminder:

Interpretation,

The deception of the

Fragile passage of time.

I reach,

Across this space,

Grander than it used to be.

The ache that sprung,

From the images you put in my head.

I close fists,

Clench jaws,

Hold back tears.

Never giving away the regret,

As it blooms,

Deep in center,

Spreading out like

Tendrils.

Octopus, sucking like unspoken

Lies by ommision.

I once saw hope in you,

Revelations,

prayers answered.

Now all I see is darkness,

See the truth,

How you only wanted itches scratched,

Fetishes fulfilled.

I'm the one left empty and wanting.

Grasping at the life I'd dreamed up,

Turned to ash

Before my very eyes.

But there are silver linings,

Slivers of joy amongst the grey.

All I've got is long shots.

Moving on was always in my best interest.

Far fairer skin, brighter eyes,

Tender caresses, chaste kisses

prove my value, beyond closed doors.

You are the bitter reminder of

Men who'd think less of me.

I'm better than intentions,

Worthy of investment,

Time,

More than just charity or sympathy.

Will not be defined by what I could do,

Of which you'll never know.

I'll reserve those motions for

Those willing to look me in the eye.

He is promise,

The childhood dream,

I'd thought you were.

But like closet-bound monsters,

Wolf in hawk's clothes,

You tried my vulnerability.

Lucky for me, I'm wiser than I look.

All that's left to do,

Is step back,

Clasp fingers,

Hope upon miniscule hope.

This time won't be disappointment,

Repeated.

-tdp (july 22,2013)