Rise And Fall (Poem)

Rise And Fall

Words said tonight,

they darken my heart,

but they show me the light.

I walk down the hall

and stare at the portraits

of our rise and fall.

A story well learned;

love was the fire,

and we both were burned.

We gave it our all

but paid no attention

to our rise and fall.

We touched and we flew,

but before we knew,

deep between us grew

what became a wall.

We didn't think twice,

gave no sacrifice.

Now, we pay the price

for our rise and fall.

Together we seem,

but just an illusion,

the shadow of dream.

With sharp words, we maul

and angrily keep time

to our rise and fall.

We paid no heed,

got lost in our need

'til we did exceed

the sound of our call.

No, we can't confuse

the shame of this ruse.

Blindly, did we choose

our rise and fall.

Give me a sign,

more than just words,

I need your hand in mine.

Let's tear down this wall

that's painted with pictures

of our rise and fall.

Well, nobody sees

the forest from the trees.

Now brought to our knees,

we must chance it all.

Now, do we expend,

risk love that will mend,

or let it all end

in our rise and fall?