Once upon a time

I live with my memories

broken, bruised, caressed

all mine

once upon a time

even the vain seemed fine.

I have this pain in me now

my lines page
for the sun and the moon
it wonders
what if they'd make love

would other stars approve
or would they war
burn starts to write
a thousand times
same words, same stories
of their making love
in blinking witness…

On my petal
they journey through the mess

of living, loving, leaving

breaking apart,
falling in love and failing

bed-buddies turning guests.

When done
their hearts
replete with tenderness
glowing
released back to another bed
sky
in between them
stands miles of silence.

Recollection of togetherness,
being one
once upon a time
shine
as bygone memories.