After punching my fist
Into the diamond glass pane,
Nothing bothered
my concentration further;
Until thoughts of never
holding you, kissing you,
Or making love to you --
Caused my counterfeit.
peace to shatter!

Why didn't I perish
The moment you left --
The instant I heard
Your engaging high heels
Walking across the floor?

If there had been a reason
For me to continue
drawing breath,
You took it with you
When you callously strolled
Out our front door
Without once looking back.

After the memories left
My shattered brain,
I passed what seemed
like hours
Screaming my throat raw!

While every concept...