preeminent misconception –
lonely,
does not rely on being –
alone…
days – there are –
sun shining,
not a single solitary cloud in the sky.
yet – shadows,
deep as midnight darkness –
(secrets hide in the dark,
gnashing their teeth –
overly animated and eager.)
at what moment did you decide –
indifference?
what memory – unsuppressed –
tipped the scale?
yesterday is mine.
holding your hand.
strolling through – uncertainty –
certain!
(i cannot explain sadness –
even gravity cannot hold so tight!).
if – as easy as making a wish –
you would come true –
i would not be on this bridge –
(solace when touching deep water…)
angry at myself for the need –
yet unable to refrain…
inadequacy;
the most UN-healable pain!
standing too close to the edge 