Through open hearts <br />of furies past <br />I stay and wait for fate's last kiss <br />as she waves goodbye <br />her hand so smooth <br />her eyes sparkle in the moon-lit night <br />as her voice rings out <br />I cherish thy words she speaks <br />my only thoughts <br />become memories <br />as my mind fades into eternal slumber <br />and my heart..... <br />takes its leave<br /><br />Andrew Degen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/heart-s-eternal-slumber/