I Lay

bowing heads and closed eyes
whispers float on hopes
deep-seated in promises
words brush across my heart
like tiny feathers caressing
my heart's petition
affection so undeserved
withheld as penance
penance for fault inspired
by youthful neglect
I lay...
disregarded like wanton ruin
recalling the curve of your lips
the sound of your voice
the color of your eyes
I lay...
with closed eyes
as whispers float on hopes
deep-seated in promises...