Tearful Eyes

I felt cold
when he replaced my love,
dulled my mind and left my soul despaired.

Tearful eyes
searched the dark horizon,
hoping to discover my mistake.

Broken dreams
scattered over dry sands,
but my aggrieved heart he had ensnared.

Dearest Friend

saw beneath my mask to my crushed heart

the soil soaked in my hurried hurt

your arms, like carved oak, protected me

feet dragged in the filth of apathy

I wish I were brave enough to speak

wrapped me in snug warm wool