i watch myself

a prayer unheard
a miracle unused
a time lost
and my story unfinished


some blushing moments
some silly games
some sand and shells
and my memories blurred

a mirror bared
a rosary broken
a flute unhappy
and my life begins

a blotted sketch
a letter unread
a photograph scratched
and my love undone

a silver strand
a darker age
a bronzed skin
and my time is still

as i watch myself