it took ashes... <br />for me to draw <br />a picture of your living <br />in black and white... <br /> <br />yet containing all <br />the colors of your being... <br /> <br />it took ashes... <br />for me to lay down <br />all my wants and desires, <br />and the fear of losing you... <br /> <br />it took ashes... <br />for me to quit pretending <br />that this kingdom <br />is invincible... <br />and this island will remain... <br /> <br />it took ashes... <br />for me to taste <br />death's lips and <br />still surrender to <br />each naked tick of living... <br /> <br />it took ashes... <br />for me to be <br />honest with myself... <br />to let go of the reins, <br />and stand free <br /> <br />on the shore of tomorrow! <br /> <br />it took ashes...<br /><br />Eric Cockrell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ashes-44/
