Your Bracelet

A nondescript package 
arrived one day 
when the earth felt 
like it had stopped moving
and a continuous chill 
ran from my spine 
to the center of my chest 
breathing became a bore
without intention 
or respect
to slip away 
from coast to coast
shore to shore
would have been 
more than an effort 
time worthy energy spent
but here before me
a simple wrapping
revealing secrets 
sweet love affair
silver and gold 
lightening circles 
around and around 
sparks shooting 
memories 
across the sky 
flooding questions
who are you 
and who am I
prompting such 
sentimental remembrance
when time passes by
...I wear your bracelet
   
© 2013 Trilby

Band Of Gold

Bands of gold 
fall silently 
in a slow motion 
blur 
and time slips by 
without exception 
to the rule 
and nothing speaks 
louder than truth 
being told 
fingers wrapped 
desperately 
around the past 
pried loose 
gentle words 
spoken 
easing the pain 
while candle light 
softens the blow 

...it's time to hold tight and time to let go

© 2013 Trilby