Chosen

But that was long ago
Her intent
If I recall correctly
Was to steal my heart
Set me apart
From all the others
Pounding at her door
Hating when they fell
At her knees
I believe
I was blessed then
She chose mine
Treated it tenderly
In our time
I know
But time can curse
Ask forgiveness
Just before the end
And I found
Where she’d hidden it
Abandoned on the way
Picked it up
Pressed it long lost
To my chest
And forced it home
Where it sits
Beating still
To be taken
That flash of light
Forget we breathe
The grand scheme finally
Cue music
Almost momentarily

When they fall on their knees
And beg forgiveness
I hate

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Note: This is my rough draft for Sunday 01.07.24