Poem: Darkened.

by Holly White

Please come to me and see
My hands outstretched and cold
Walk to me with conviction
And darken those eyes and tilt your head

Hold your breath and I’ll hold mine
I’ll do it ‘til I faint
If it means the focus between us burns to
The ashes at our feet

And then I’ll get on my hands and knees to
Begin the devotion to hold each ash;
Overflowing in my pockets,
I’ll look up to see those darkened eyes

And then I’ll slowly stand and now you’re
Miles away.
And now I’ve lost you all again
Because I broke the gaze

To pick up my feelings -
Forgetting you can’t see my heart.
And you turned around
Seeing only games in my plea.

Please come to me and see
My hands outstretched and cold
Walk to me with conviction
And darken those eyes and tilt your head

Please hold onto me and see
The tears streaking my face
and the cold blood I have.
Please touch me with those darkened eyes, I beg
Please make me feel warmth.