Yet So Far...(+1)

So close to Heaven,

so far from God

The gate still locked

—the devil nods

A soul once bartered,

forever sold

Its mine shaft empty

—mirage of gold

All reasons barren,

the empty fields

The seasons wanton

—bereft to yield

So close to Heaven,

so far from God

Redemption fleeting

—as hell applauds

(Dreamsleep: May, 2022)

Left Abandoned

No more white horses

or pretty ladies

No more bright mornings

or silver skies

No more engagement

with hopes and wishes

No more will promises

 cover lies

Once more the danger

is thrust upon me

Once more the mirror

reflects the shame

Once more the time

is left abandoned

Once more tomorrow

—myself to blame

(Dreamsleep: May, 2022)