Come Again?

the alarm sounds
shattered fantasy
red light flashes—BETRAYAL
sugar coated truth override reality
there has got to be another way
the only exit marked “PAIN”
take her hand led her through
my best friend
she tore the mask—blew my cover
introduced me to myself
please, GOD, anyone but her…
this wasn’t supposed to happen
there has got to be another way
backfired protection plan
all that remains is uncertainty
of what will happen next
she and I no more?
I cringe at the thought
tomorrow is a new day
in her hand she clenches—
not hate- nor disgust
but a gift of love-
of forgiveness—I had prayed
that GOD has created
let no one tear apart.

(co-written by D.B.K.)
5-6-92