I opened my book
invited you in
your character evolved
the plot thickened
Happy ending in sight
no end to our love
the pages had hope
even life from above
But you smeared the ink
before it could dry
not even whiteout
could save our goodbye
The dagger my soul
thrust deep within
I was lost for words
my heart left broken
I knew I was wrong
my first inclination
I surrendered to love
despite my hesitation
I gave you the benefit
despite having doubt
left now to wander
lifelessly without
No explanation why
not even a plea
is this really over
how can it be
No thoughts of your own
not even a word
your silence my death
all I wanted your love
By Bradford Lee Mace
http://www.bradfordleemace.com
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 