Two to One

How delicate the balance

The tenuous nature of two

The independence of one

The struggle to merge

And then…

Illusion appears

Fantasy takes over

One thinks its oneness can become two

Trusting that honesty

Integrity

Dedication and love will prevail

But reality sometimes differs

When has human life granted safety?

When has taking chances been a sure bet?

When was there ever a time

When surety was constant?

Yes…

There comes that time

When one must let lose its ties to two

When the independence of freedom

Must run its course

And hearts must endure

But…

Why must a death-like impact

Be such a shock?

Oh, why must it be so painful?