Of What It Was

the night fell into the harbor

i saw the beauty fade

the stars had hibernated

and the sky turned darkened gray.

the hairs stood up on my arms

as the fog formed across my feet

i thought the earth had stopped moving 

as it lifted me, gradually.

i did not care that it couldn't be real

as nothing seemed so much

i could not pretend that i didn't hurt

and then lie and laugh, as such.

i played the game as fair as can be

yet came out short at the end. 

i look forward, staying positive

watching the pieces mend.
it is told that this is  life

and i am aware what it all holds

i beg to differ in this belief

for my destiny is untold.

the night fell upon the harbor

as the water  appeared so still

i focused on the future

and the strength to persevere.

~~grb  2012~~