Rough Shod

The thoughtful dream you shared,
which caught me from behind,
abruptly awakened me 
as to what was on your mind.

Suddenly I thought it best
to scorn you like a child, 
and leave you there well broken,  
forgotten, worn... defiled. 

And as for me, I left you,
to seek just what I choose,                         
But seemed to cross a step in four 
from coins slipped in one shoe. 

And though I felt my gait were true,
I misstepped  toward my goal,
and found myself outside your house,
with change left in my sole.               

And though I'm still uncertain
of this round wound trip I took,
I'll paint you as my healer,
the one I near unhooked.

So, once untrue, demented,
now I weep within your arms.
show your hope as unbroken
lace me in your heart so warm.

-dp-  
 7-25-12