shards of glass

my life just exploded in infinite time

you melted my mind with your words

my illusions were the worlds rote

 you shattered the window to my soul

with marshmallows and chocolate chips

how can anyone control another

and call it love or even claim affection

but you surprised me for your deft touch

I know the shards of glass are not mine

mine are still to come with the realization

that love does not conquer all

it only makes life sharper and cut easier

if it takes walking on these shards of glass

to meet you on the other side of the world

i will gladly bleed my way to you

©paul viel 2004