My Dead Language

Deeply

Deeply

I’m subdued

So fondly

I pursue

You

Forbidden

Kept in all I can swear upon

Upon my carefully emphasized charm

I keep for you

I dream altogether

After all, isn’t giving

A part of forgiveness

Yet you fainted under the purest image

I thought was you

Yes, it’s true.

You have ended

Faltering under my unfortunate gaze

I stand back disappointed and amazed

By Jennifer Barajas

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