The Masterpiece

My mind, a museum of paintings we placed-you and I.
I walk quietly this path, through emotions unrelenting.
My heart, unable, to acknowledge you to death's claim.
While my mind still writes your name in expansive capture-
I will not obey advice from our well meaning friends.......
To remove the artwork, close this location-
                               and leave.

They did not experience our love's flight, sweet patterns.
You know, I pondered while we were above the moon one night.....
If I wanted to even come back to earth, or should I venture?
Your breathing into my embrace as we explored together.......
Let me know you were thinking my love of the same.
We should have fought the approaching descent-
                              and stayed.

I agonize in hope, that a moment is soon to arrive.....
When the agony of our intertwining desire will set us free.
This hour, you hold me, in death as you did in life. You are in control.
I complain not, as no man can hold me captivated, save you my love.
This is your strength and my weakness. Together the painting exquisite!
My mind, my heart, cry in unison.....Lover release me, for I fear that I cannot-
                                                of myself.

Is it then I or thee who is the stronger? Your decision. I will abide.
I fear most the removal of our artwork. The bareness of the emotion.
Oh no lover!.....I wish not to dance- upon canvas again.....Why giveth me these gifts?
Paints of stardust found in my hands. Oh no, please, I have forgotten how........
What are you doing my love? Do you leave me yet again.....the paintings!
                                             Come back!

My mind a museum of clear canvas now. My eyes widen-
It has waited patiently for the first stroke of the artist's brush.
Such treasure is within mine eye, my hand......new dreams.
The background of blue.....on display, his farewell.......
I intimately dip the brush into the moist colors and begin-
To design a path anew, with enlightenment, mine own.
                                 Colors Await...........
                                The Masterpiece. 

Written- In memory- of Kyle.