Alone

Have I abandoned her
The sweet innocent one
Who brought me from darkness
To light without trying
Doing so much for me
What only my mother
Had ever been willing to do
Sweet kisses
Even after the strong coffee she hates
Still ruminates
From my mouth
My wife
My beloved
Alone
While I continue
With excuses
Of why I need to be
Alone
Reasons without justification
Or importance
Have I damned her
Or can I make up
For the time
She waits for me
Alone