To Long Life

The gravekeeper’s child dances with me

He is my starlight, though this he can’t see

I wish he'd leave me on his own

But I'd hate to be alone

He must live, this he knows

But I can't stand it when he goes

He tempts the blade, I see his wrists

One for every night we've kissed

He and I are worlds apart

But death can't fell two lonely hearts

We sing and toast and dance in spite

Of the dawning morning light

I know he wants to join me here

In the tombs of yesteryear

He is lonely; hates his eyes

But I don't want him to die

Please, my friend, you've so much

To help, to hurt, to know, to touch

I'll dance with you, my darling dove;

Continue on, and live for love

--

a twin poem from the opposite perspective of "A Toast to Us"

don't know about the title for this one

#poetry