I saw a chance for redemption,

in my haggard eyes,

a smile lost in time,

happiness lost in lies,

naked flesh underhand,

clothing on the floor,

a wishing tree lies broken,

the axe in my hand warm,

flying in my own mind,

falling down before,

a wishing tree lies broken,

forgiveness never mine to own,

eyes long lasting staring,

stuck through windows locked,

a future once written dying,

freshly dug earth closed…