a fool i was to ever think

that time would tell no tales

for time has slipped like sediment

blows through my traveled trails.

a gem within the eye of friends,

with charm to melt the soul

had frolicked through my inner wheel

and captured me in whole.

now all the while

that i fancied

living day by day

i should have reckoned,

knowing that i

best just keep astray.

for just as my heart flutters

as it thinks of you today

i just should have truly listened

when you begged i stay away.

-victor tinsdale