The stars smiled upon us, as if they knew we’d soon join them.

We gazed up at the midnight sky

From the shimmery waters, just drifting the world by

Our hands clutched in silent union

Shoulders bowed under the weight of the cross we were to bear.

Our toes dangling in the icy liquid below

Not why we were cold and white as snow

In his eyes swam tears, I knew mine were steel

I tightened my grip- this was how it was meant to be.

“I don’t want this,” he whispers. I look away

“We’re too deep in to now be led astray.”

His breath is choked, and he pleads, “But I don’t want to die.”

Grasping him in my arms, “You know this isn’t goodbye.”

We’re almost there, and he looks at me like a wild thing

Trapped. I know it before it happens- but can’t help the sting.

He jumps off, and struggles to the shore

At least he’s guilty when he sees me plunge, and leaves me forevermore.