Certainty

How many times can a heart break?
How many times can tears fall?

Divide infinity by infinity,
Then maybe you’ll come close to
Reality.

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I forgot that I wrote these lines. When I saw it, I couldn't even remember if I wrote it at all. Anyway, I like it for its rawness, so I'm posting it up here.

11-10-06

I practiced these words
for weeks, that it felt like
a mantra, a prayer,
as I whispered them to your ear.

-- I prayed for the gods to hear me.
I did my rituals, sitting in dark
corners, whispering feverishly,
weeping with pious faith.

And here in your arms,
I said the same prayer
over and over, copious tears
dripping on your shoulders.

And you hushed me,
a reverent smile gracing
your face, a silent peace
stealing over me.

-- the gods heard my plea that night,
as sweet petals touched
my lips, an ardent devotion,
a dance of worship –
a glorious blessing.

-- November 12, 2008