The moment
came as a disappointment.
Reeling from
the force of inadequacy.
Soaring lyrics
left bitter and unsung.
Tongue tied
up with sermons and sonnets.
The moment
came rushing toward me.
One instant
surging with the reality.
That moment
when I failed you.
Hidden secret
buried deep as wounds can go.
Stifled sigh
not a single word did speak.
Slight frown
as if the burning inferno, was mere child's play.
That moment
I'll carry with me.
That moment
I'll hold tight to my chest.
The moment
when I couldn't save you.
