December Rain (Tanka)
Endless betrayal...
Each tear plucked from the eye,
So full of self loathing...
Lemonade sunbeams
dance to melody...
When I stand 'mongst Fall's crimson descent
that kisses tenderly the beating waves...
You said you'd be there,
painting a secure dream...
To the one who finds joy
as my shuddering breath threatens...
Hearts kept together by love,
Radiating happy thoughts every day...
Whispering moments
of timeless love...
I've never had to beg
For the warmth of a man...
You were a song written within the shadows
Brought to life daily, with your sweet libretto...
When dusk comes, I take my walk
Meeting ghosts of Summers lost...
You can forget I live
Leave me sitting alone...