Ashli Triad

Unbroken silence is the one defense,

The only sure rule that prevents a fool

Making himself known on the hill alone.

But the forbidden cannot stay hidden;

That which distresses in dark recesses

Claws its way to light despite the mind’s fight.

Dreams once tightly furled exposed to the world,

Streaming out raw fuel for rank ridicule;

The naked soul bared, but maybe prepared.

I no longer care about eyes that stare,

Or tongue that gossips through devious lips;

Thus I’ll hide no more whom I so adore.

I’ll loudly proclaim her dear, perfect name,

Cast off my disguise to shout to the skies

Till my throat is raw and breath I can’t draw.

My love is Ashli! Forever Ashli!

Whose sweet name does start the throb of my heart;

But I have one fear that yet does still sear.

Want, need, and to be unnamed of the three;

That which I despair from my Ashli fair.