Bearing No More, A Feather

Do not step any closer,

Sultry flowers may soon fade.

Do not linger any longer,

For thine eyes can be betrayed.

Stay your distance,

Though you fear for me.

I and mine can keep myself,

In perfect harmony.

Alone.

A heart may be broken once,

And never feel its wings again.

Pieces may be scattered once,

And not see that they have been.

I know my head knows,

What is for the better.

For I can hold myself,

Bearing no more, a feather.

Alone.

Secrets on the rise,

Are deeply moved inside,

And this body cannot bear,

To lead another there.

So, help me if you must,

By allowing me this face,

And do not reach for it again,

Because the masque will hold its place.

Alone.

Yabou