BOUND

How can you lose 
what was never yours to lose? 

The bitter taste of defeat 
Wells up, 
At times, a waterfall of caged desires 
I wonder why I assume failure 
I never did compete 
I never ran the race; Yet...... 
With the feet of time 
Walking nearer, 
Every second, 
A second less from life 
How much will remain buried 
Deep, 
Under a thin layer of dust 
Dormant, in dark crevices 
Destined never to see the light 
I dig frantically, 
To unearth, all that I can see 
Just below the veil 
But it is far…. So far 
I might never touch it,
Not in this life-time, at least!
I sometimes hear the ominous footfall 
Ringing…... Singing dirges 
Of all that lies buried, beneath my skin 
Can I unzip it, and show you… 
My soul, my heart, my mind,
Every tear that blinds, 
Every silly moment,
And every crazy rhyme held within? 
For I worry, 
If you don't memorize 
My every curve and side 
How will you know it’s me 
When we meet again 
Beyond mortal sight 
On the other side of destiny! 

MS