You’re standing over me
Your lips, I see them move
I can almost taste them
The words, unclear
Their meaning, obstructed
You’re standing over me
Your arms are crossed
They used to hold me tight
You seem angry, hurt
Am I to blame?
You’re standing over me
Your face is neutral
I can remember your smile
The glint in your eyes
The subtle signs of love
You’re standing over me
It’s so cold, unnatural
I reach out, my hands stopped
My fingers can’t break the surface
This glass, this water
I’m trapped, alone
You’re standing over me
I see you kneel, is that anguish?
You throw your head back
A scream? A laugh?
Why are you here?
Mourning? Gloating?
You’re standing over me
Alone, your emotions unclear
My barrier blurs my vision
I need to know, need to confirm
No parting words, no last embrace
Do you love me still?
I once stood over you
My hands stained, my face blank
I knew not what to think
Nor what to feel
I only acted as I was taught
Protect my soul, protect my body
I once stood over you
I made a guess, made a bet
Childish beliefs, crushed
My love, I could have swore
Immortal, unending, immune
I’m sorry, so sorry
You’re standing over me
This is my fate, I accept
I deserve it all, await it all
Please be gentle, be considerate
Not the loneliness, not the doubt
I’m sorry, please forgive me.
SnowKissed, 2003
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