Trembling
I am overcome with emotion
as my sleep muddled mind slowly clears
and I see you standing over me.
My unfinished dream becomes reality
momentarily, then abruptly fades
as I see her standing next to you.
I blink, disbelievingly, eyes beginning to sting.
Displaced, I stumble into the other room,
trembling as I realize why.
Familiar tears well and fill my eyes
spilling over my flaming cheeks
pausing briefly at the corners of my mouth.
I taste the salty-sweetness of my love for you,
catching it on the tip of my tongue
before it turns to bitterness.
You don't give me a second thought
as you send me away
and take her in my stead.
I linger at the door, trembling,
watching you lower her amongst
the silken cushions in the bower once meant for me.
One last glance before I close the door
and your knife in my heart twists deeper.
as my sleep muddled mind slowly clears
and I see you standing over me.
My unfinished dream becomes reality
momentarily, then abruptly fades
as I see her standing next to you.
I blink, disbelievingly, eyes beginning to sting.
Displaced, I stumble into the other room,
trembling as I realize why.
Familiar tears well and fill my eyes
spilling over my flaming cheeks
pausing briefly at the corners of my mouth.
I taste the salty-sweetness of my love for you,
catching it on the tip of my tongue
before it turns to bitterness.
You don't give me a second thought
as you send me away
and take her in my stead.
I linger at the door, trembling,
watching you lower her amongst
the silken cushions in the bower once meant for me.
One last glance before I close the door
and your knife in my heart twists deeper.
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