We came upon a bridge one day, and stood there side by side,
an adventure beckoned to us both, your trepidation you did confide;
Willing to risk a bump or two, I took a step and crossed,
Then found myself on the other side alone, and saw you lost;
Shaking your head in fierce conviction, fear shone in your eyes,
My hand I extended, you stepped back, and then to my surprise;
You lit a match and tossed it forth, lighting the path afire,
As the flames rose up, I watched it burn, ashes and smoke rising higher;
‘Til after a time, nothing remained but an evergrowing chasm,
Your face was hard, your spine so rigid – my heart, in sorrow, did spasm;
A smile of knowing crossed my face, and I lifted a hand in farewell,
with heavy heart, but clear of mind, I left you to your hell;
A bridge – like any other structure in life – rebuilt it can be,
And when the time is right for us, perhaps then you will see;
Appreciating I am unique, and truly one of a kind,
then honor, love and respect in your own heart you will find;
Until then, without you I walk alone into this new phase of my life,
I sincerely hope that one day soon you’ll see you can end your strife.
(c)Kellie Kamryn, November 2013