Just as love died

Was it the looks I gave that brought you in?

I keep wondering about the smiles,

embedded in my heart just as ice,

sick with love I am fading away.

Did you just know inside that you’d love me?

Each whisper made in secret reminds me,

how deep we had fallen just to be as one,

the passion engraved beyond our eyes.

Do you still see the man that once captivated your heart?

In my eyes gleaming deep lights solace defiled,

broken to heal by my touch inside of you,

making this life bearable breathing hope.

Do you know that inside I understand your pain?

In love found breaking hearts undiscovered,

laying awake in your arms as we kissed,

for the last time as though it were our first.

In your heart my soul rests can you feel me still?

Every breath stolen grasping a hold on fear,

taking away what was meant to pass on,

in love our light bleeds the dawn.











Johnny Newell