he wept
the pain ripped through
his heart of ice
the tears of glass
he shed alone
for each soft look
he did not give
for every smile that
did not live
for every agony atone
he wept, for frailty
enticed
she wept
a friend, a foe, rival
for love
a twin in face, the
same in heart
of secrets shared,
memories made
promises kept and
debts repaid
grown together, yet
grown apart
she wept, their friendship
never clove
he smiled
a love, a friend, his
life no lie
through all the time
he’d been with them
and all the gentleness
they gave
the kindness with
him to the grave
the strength of love
beyond their ken
he smiled, and then
he said good-bye.
as per request-
Clove: split apart
Ken: sphere of knowledge,
understanding