The mute raven
Three birds on a twig The clouds are heavy As grey as his doleful eyes The wind is blowing As stormy as her quivering sighs The rocks are colliding As well as my crushing lies This tale was old, I could not keep them apart Love is stronger than death, once I was told They had trapped each other’s heart. He was just a random friend Whom I held in contempt She was heaven-sent Someone I’d fight for till the end But together they were untouchable A pair of angels I could not tempt. The leaves are rustling As violent as the thoughts in his mind The rain is purifying As holy as the seconds of her smile The earthquake is devastating As unmerciful as my arms The thunder is in flames As scorching as the bed we used to lie. I wanted to be as loved as him I needed to feel the touch of her skin There was no dispute I couldn’t win Till I found myself pining for her shattering kiss I expected her to choose me But I wa...