By Maggie M
Date: 2008 Jun 20
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Apologies to Elizabeth

I would not count, but am compelled
My soul contracted, heart confined, and yet
would reach to you, but am repelled
So hide and cower out of sight
For the end of One is without Grace.
I can not love in the Everyday
by sun nor moon nor star,
but only in the darkest moment of my night.
Love is hard and cruel and wears away,
There is no freedom where there is no Right
Heart staggers on and looks for praise
Soul wounded by this passion offered to abuse.
Each day new griefs I meet with childhood's faith
that this might be the day that I may love
Each night tend heart to sleep and knead the bruise.
I love thee with a clenching heart and tears
I love thee with a love I do not choose