(If Only I) Could Do More

By pessum ire animus

sit there, not knowing
wondering what youve done
placing blame where...
it does not belong

the tears streak down your face
mascarea, no longer straight.
ill wipe your eyes ten thousand times
before ill leave you there

a gentle kiss on your forehead
to reassure you im here
and that with me theres
nothing more to fear

i remember the time
when nothing was wrong
i remember the place
but forget the song

if for one moment,
i could take all your pain
just so you can sleep.
(away from this)
if for one moment,
i could make you happy
just so you can seap
(into bliss)
if for one moment,
i could remove the weight (you wear)
just so you can leap
(one last time)

if for one moment.
i could do more.

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Copyright 2005 pessum ire animus
Published on Sunday, February 6, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: I love it, this piece really speaks to me... Please, keep on writing =)

  • Sky Singer On Friday, February 11, 2005, Sky Singer (153)By person wrote:

    Jared i can't thank you enough for how you've continued to be here for me. :::HUG::: i am eternally grateful. ti amo.

  • Lynaes On Tuesday, February 8, 2005, Lynaes (859)By person wrote:

    Well damn.. this sawed me in half then shredded me like paper.. I've felt like this to towards people and it just.. bah, I don't know. you've just said it perfectly. Beautiful write..

  • Alacer_Cogitatus On Monday, February 7, 2005, Alacer_Cogitatus (140)By person wrote:

    simply put, elegent and heartbreaking. well done, bro. A_C

  • Cutting_for_Freedom On Monday, February 7, 2005, Cutting_for_Freedom (34)By person wrote:

    Wonderful. It makes me want to cry. Just simply beautiful

  • NikesRain On Monday, February 7, 2005, NikesRain (1298)By person wrote:

    aching and tearing with such beautiful sentiments that read so smoothly....great write

  • A former member wrote: Absolutely wonderful...*tear*...someone should know how fortunate they are to have you around and do what you do "do." Well done!

  • CrOsSeD N BoUnD On Monday, February 7, 2005, CrOsSeD N BoUnD (45)By person wrote:

    This is brilliant. . like my good friend crimson said, If only we could do more for what/who we care about. . .love it

  • The Crimson Queen On Sunday, February 6, 2005, The Crimson Queen (918)By person wrote:

    heartwrenching write...we all wish we could do everything in our power..great write..~AoD

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