ALONE IN THE FOREST

I stood in the forest
as the wind tiptoed through the trees
"Katie?" I called out tentatively,
but I knew that she was not there,
and only existed in the recesses of my mind.

Whatever happened to
swords and flowers
and hourglasses that never fade?

Honor, love, loyalty. These are the
three most important things in life.
Why can't the women who have kissed me
passionately see that?