We called you,
Beloved.
Did you not hear our voice?
You ran so far away sweet dear,
You act like you have no choice!

We waited,
Beloved…
Did you not see the signs?
Awaiting your sweet victory-
Amidst the growing vines.

You lost us
Beloved!
You let go of all our words
And anger grew within-
You stepped outside the herds!

*Written on 12/1/2023