I take
The two sided coin
Of loving you
And hold it -
Eyes defiant.
While we live
I’ll hold that coin
Fast.
All of it.
The joy
Of our love -
To give
And to know.
The sorrow
Of our parting.
Nothing less.
Place that coin upon my lips
Beloved
That Charon may find it
And know
I have earned
And paid my way.
