TICK-tock.TICK-tock.

A year ago, a simple, charismatic hello.

Awes and sighs...

He became my scared, velvet-kissed rose,

Embellished life with splashes of vibrant colors:

Raspberry, lemon, and gold.

GRASP.

Left breathless.

A kind gazing stare, his rich chocolate-glossed eyes,

undress layers of discomfort;

I want HIM

HUSH-shush.

QUICK!

NO-ONE must know.

She's my unintended,

a sly-sharp shadow that creeped in without a creak-

she paints a diamond crust shine, a lovely design;

I want HER.

We dance, mingle and prance,

to the flat sharps of our song,

I love HIM

I love HER

Crash.

Crack.

Ouch.

No, don't let go.

Two vines thirst to one,

shattered cries delve deep.

TICK-tock.TICK-tock.

I miss HIM

...

I miss HER

TICK-tock.TICK-tock.

We wait for time to swerve a better road,

one without puddles and rocks.

We'll flourish due time...

..tick...tock..

...just hold on

..tick..tock..