Tale...
Once upon a time
a beautiful young knight
came to slay the dragons
living in the heart
of a crone
Loving sublime
morning, afternoon, night
became seldome & flagging
after glorious start
and shared home
Whispered dreams
of love and life together
wrapped us warm and tight
in the beginning
passion ruled
Now, it seems
we have inclement weather
eclipsing that frail light
which is thinning
were we fooled?
I loved you then,
and now I realize
that you are still the one
who stirs me
please stay
Do not invent reasons
nor brittle lies
for us to become undone -
have you heard me
in this way?
k.e.cline, 8/15/99
the day he left for Bosnia...