Binary Stars

whispers of Yearning that echo

across a frozen river

The voice that spoke the language of

my Soul, and the body that walked

          in step with mine

Gone, as we raced towards sunrise, I

was Alone.

Stumbling fast together, standing with

Each other's legs, we

need to stand on our own

          "Sweep her off her feet"

the goal,

and she fell, and took my legs out too

Now her hand has slipped from mine, and she

apologizes for cruelty

Non-existent because

I Understand.

I Understand,

but the ache is there, my heart

Stretching, Ripping, Pulled in two,

half with her and

half on it's way           where?

Not with me.

To the stars we watched together.

Tears seal my eyes shut, however

as I grope around in the dark, I give

Her a watery smile through lips

sealed against the Cry that's bursting

from my lungs

my eyes look only back now, in my memories

to a time when the Sun shone on us both

and hopes, strongly, fearfully

         For that time again,

to return to holding each other

Shaky legs

but not holding each other up

It hopes