A Grave of Green Kisses

It's only me
flooding the desert  
with these tears
I bring you this plague of memories  
my swarm of weeds  
that mock and stifle the heart  
 
I seek peace  
but there is nothing still  
no revelation here  
no brave flag  
proud proclamation  
of saving grace  
 
I find no mystery  
beside bold words  
nor comfort from sentiment  
etched cold in marble  
for beyond it I know  
the soul has no home  
 
There is only the earth
unburdening barren fruit  
its bitter banquet of bones  
a feast of dust seasoned grimly  
with a miserly pinch of  hope  
 
But do not judge  
or fret upon my weakness  
at least you may be certain of your fate
while I must strive
for heaven's unknown truth  
if only to believe
my puny spirit could