Just cause I can!
Is it an illusion that I dare doubt
we climbed our pyramid to the stars
embraced the dawn with our fears,
our joys, our flaws...
we learned they were carved
in the ancient statues worn down
by heavy rains and desert winds
can we withstand such assaults
and remain stand side by side
to watch the startling ruby sunset
You will always be beautiful to me
bentfeather
I was your shadow
not aware of your pain
you could have told me
trusted me with this
why did you deny me
why do one of us
have to be the shadow
in your shadow I drew
succor from you
that was the illusion that I dare doubt
it was your pain
that I was your shadow
bentfeather
In your absence
my hair turned to silver
I am old
you have not changed
your shy smile
your wrinkled brow
are still endearing
your strength has not waned
your muscles grown flabby
the strong laugh
so full of life and youth
you are the epitome of chivalry
bentfeather