End of a Walk

So many words left unsaid
so many thoughts left unshared
there were secrets yet in the heart
waiting to be told, unfolded

Lying pale but beautiful
on white satin trimmed
with pink curly laces
a pretty bed for his love

He looked down at her
tears falling like rain upon
her pale silky skin
smoothly beautiful even in death

He remembered her touches
her warm morning kisses
her eyes growing dark
with love and passion

He recalled her laughter
of a certain afternoon
when he brought her flowers
with a bee that buzzed away

He felt her embrace again
when they celebrated together
their second anniversary
of sharing laughter, love and life

A walk in the park
holding hands and gazing
into each others eyes
was their greatest mistake

a shoot out between law and lawless
a dramatic exchange caught them
he was nicked she got shot
he screamed as she faded away

numbness engulfed him mercifully
as he said his last goodbye
he wished he was lying with her
as they closed the lid forever.


*this poem was entered in a competition.  Thank you for reading*