this love we have agreed to have
know that it I will forever cherish
and never in my thoughts will I let this feeling perform
or perish
I apologize not for what I have yet to do or prepare
for
I'm not a mind reader nor am I clearly capable of listening
anymore
when I am cross and uncertain I blow no sadly self
signed horn
from now on to my best for solely myself this I have so
solemnly sworn
you may miss me for awhile but keep in mind I won't be
gone for far too long
I just have to write away everything inside that went
so completely wrong
for even one brief moment I can not allow myself the
privilege of looking even warily back
for what I have so far achieved could either vanish into
thin air or turn itself on me to attack
I've given up so much to cover up what it is I lack
yet, in a runner's terms I know I haven't even yet
warmed up on the track............
(written May 10,1992 am)