(Abandoned)

Please tell me I shall not remain
In this silent place –
Lie to me as you see fit,
If pretence
Might alleviate this pain.

Say you can’t leave me dying here,
Do not turn away –
Can you watch me suffering
And, unmoved,
Find absolution from this Fear?

And what Fear, this is, within me –
This consuming Fear
Of you leaving me behind.
Must I stay?
Is leaving me so easy?

Do you just push me from your mind?
Have I done you Wrong?
Don’t you think this punishment
Far greater
Than my heart can ever bear?

Can you think these actions kind?




SJL: 4th March, 2004