Still Waters

In the middle of nowhere,
secure on the rippling waves,
with nothing but gold around,
we sat aware, yet unconcerned.

There was so much to say,
words swirled in my mind,
I look at you, my heart heavy,
your eyes devoid of emotion bring tears to mine.

How did we go wrong?
Which noise broke our whispered silences?
No, do not answer.
I see the truth in my heart.

If only! I wish!
Oh! How I wish,
each day, every minute,
but my courage deserts me.

The golden dusk was once pale,
in the warmth of your smile.
Today, we are mere strangers,
even as the rings glint in the sunlight.

I cannot bear this anymore,
let us go back to the real world.
The power of Nature breaks my heart,
only if I could, I would apologize forever.




An attempt to use the image as well as the word prompt (show guilt without naming it) in a single poem.