The Gate of Horn
In Time Spent Apart
Once I am thoroughly devoid of this emotion, perhaps I could look you in the eye again.
Feeling numb is a clich� defense mechanism and I�m sick of this emptiness.
You anger me in ways that strike me dumb and hit nerves I once felt out of touch with,
but I do truthfully love you�spitefully unchanging�and it only sharpens the pain;
almost a year with this knot in my gut and I have yet to see the fruits of my labour.
I have sworn against the secession of any part of myself
and I have yet to brake that vow for anyone but you.
Why do I feel compelled to alter myself against my own will?
I look at you and I can�t help but see the girl I fell in love with so many months before,
and I wonder why I can�t see my own face in the mirror.
I wonder if you feel any of this that I am struggling with
but I will not inquire for fear of bringing to light what may have been purposely concealed.
The thought that I am being shut out pierces me deeper
And I can�t believe that some of this isn�t being reciprocated.
I know that this emotion emanates from me with unparalleled strength
and it frightens you, and I think we should spend a bit more time apart.
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