Color of Love

purpledye hands
you had that morning
the stain of truth
between you and I
restless soul talkedalot
I broke
and wide awake
at four am
we laughed 'till dawn
the earth quaked
held hands we
got lost in the freedom
of our security
don't shave your hair
only I wish I'd asked
if you could stop
two days to motherhood
my fading hope
in everything past us
don't go to Boston
I begged you stay
no, you were gone
before I could give
you gifts from back east
stop growing
stop leaving me
behind in my youth
you let love in
and he carried you
away to ever after
I want to dress up
gothicblackandapathy
you give too much
now to play independent
or carefree-on-my-own girl
no, I was there
I, your laughter and
gliterfunshape friend
listen to me now
I'll catch up soon
and know your nowreality
I'll be in your world
again I'll say we
love like God intends
this bridge of life
will reach again
over shallow waters
on to heavenly heights
we'll stand
together

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