YOU

You spent my whole life grasping
at all that I was
taking all that I could be
and turning me
inside out

You used my energy unwisely
following me around
without trust
losing my gifts
with promises broken

You expected me to keep giving
while you watched
waiting to accuse me falsely
whenever I became weary
of your demands

You do not know, even now
that you are lost
within a sleepless dream
tossing and turning
throughout my endless nightmare

You...You...You
can feel only your own heartbeat
when you hold me
can see only your own reflection
as we gaze into the future

Now that you are facing death
You need reassurance
You need strength
You need love
And You wonder why I have none of these for You

Lora Frikken ~ 5-17-06