<<reverse | forward>> | beginning | overviewUnexpected, I awake
her, warm and close, asleep
a dream, I know
nothing moreThe older sister I never had
and yet incestous thoughts stir in my heart
like a fluttering bird in its cage
hoping against all hopeI would never say it
though her smile would thaw my heart
I could never say it
She is wisdom and virtue and hope
and what do I know
how could I even come close?A memory of her laying her head upon my shoulder
and me wanting to wrap my arm around her and hold her close
and never daring
my heart filled to burstingKnowing it has to end
I awake
cold and alone
not even daring to hold on
as my memories are devoured by time