Realization

My realization sealed my fate

For I was underground

With a stake in my heart

And a knife in my back

My soul forever bound

My realization came too late

For I was buried in death

With a sentence of love

And a yearning for pain

My soul was gasping for breath

My realization came up swift

For I was caught off guard

With a moment of bliss

And a glimpse of hope

My soul was left unbarred

My realization was heaven sent

For I was cradled and charmed

With a smile on my face

And a grace to my ways

My soul was left unharmed

My realization was not in need

For I was strong and steady

With a strength to my step

And and a lift of my chin

My soul was willing and ready

Broken

My broken heart

Cannot decipher your riddles

Love used to speak clearly

Now it only mumbles

I catch phrases

Dripped in honey and poisoned with hope

Love used to be a fire

Now it only smolders

Where does the heart go

When it decides to wait?

Love in purgatory

Now creating its fate

My ember love

Remains true with hope

Though the flame has died
The spark provides the  light.