From The Wings

I've filled the margins of her life
but my illegitimacy precludes me
from more than a supporting role
I'll watch from the wings
as her curtain rises
and smile through my tears
as she gathers her rewards

No. 14

The moment your eyes close
is the moment mine open
then it is I
who is vulnerable

Breath

I breath for both of us
unwilling to leave your fate to chance
after all, the reaper is drawn to silence
once his entries are made
does it matter if one can read

and I breath for both of us
taking into account
I have no right to choose for you
but I do have the right to want what's best for you

and I breath for both of us
because it is a way to keep you near
and each inhale is a kiss
and each exhale is a wish