Underneath the heavy veil which hid her face from all
The traces of salty tears dried upon her cheeks
Her gloved hands lay still upon her lap
Belying the anguish she felt earlier in the day
Her dark eyes made huge by her pale ivory skin
Heavy circles underneath the eyes growing darker with time
Gave testimony to the sleepless nights of late
Joyless cold dreams which brought her no comfort
She remembered his last words to her
It still filled her with love and despair
How he found what he so desperately sought
Held it in his hand and yet lost it at the same time
She remembered how many times
She would seek out his eyes – to see inside his soul
She remembered cold harsh words which cut deep as a knife
Knowing that none of it was meant to hurt, but it did
Now she could not take back the hurt she caused
The wind has taken away the words of forgiveness
The memory of his body lying lifeless on the floor
Gave her little comfort as the rain poured down on her
© 2010 06 un/cb
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