I Have Changed His Heart

I have found the softest place

Trembling under my touch

Fingertips linger

On your scent, your memory

You have married him

I have changed his heart.

Now we stand woman to woman

Breathing heavily,

Our weight falling against each other…

Who shall bear the most pain?

You must always have the last word

I must draw blood

You know it

And I know it.

I am through with you–

Though it hurts to let go

My heart is bound by scars

Evidence of when I have tried

To take my life,

Now I strike

To save you

From the agony of a broken heart.

I forgive you

For turning against the bond of sisters

Though I cannot forgive myself

I am tempted by fleeting pleasures

I reject second chances

I push away what heals…

Love.

I only feel safe

When the moon withdraws

From the night,

Gentler memories

Gather in darkness

I have found the softest place

Trembling under my touch.

Lynn Mari, ©2007.