I Cradled Love

I cradled love in my arms;

I put his needs before mine and

Filled the cracks in his wall with myself;

I stood before him like 

A cattle stands before its butcher

And every time he raised his hand,

I remained numb with a smile 

For I loved him with every thing I was;

Yet, my palms are now dressed in soot

And vanishing smoke fills my sight

For the love I cradled in my arms

Blinded my eyes and grew

Into a ball of fire,

Finally exploding into thin air

And all that stands now is

Awaiting a cleansing rain.