the red
bled
not from my veins
not from my heart
from the part
that loved you more

the red
bled
it caused no pain
for that was washed
away
years
& tears
ago

the red
bled
in a silent stream
flooding
filling the space
between the walls

the red
bled
till the last drip
dropped
no tourniquet needed
for the bleeding stopped

laying
on a cold stone
the warmth
of love lingers