A tribute to Buffy and Angel. (Unfortunately, the stanzas were removed when I uploaded and all the lines have been smushed together.)
What the Books Never
Bothered to Say
"Time is a barrier between us."
You know too much and I know too little.
Look at your calloused hands, worn by the years that have creased itself on your face.
I gaze at mine and only see faint lines.
One of us frowns.
You've seen too much while I can only imagine in futile attempts.
Some things you never tell. Perhaps you never will.
Not even to me.
But you know where you've been or so it seems.
Seen the world.
Done it all.
Died.
Twice.
"You wouldn't know…"
You don't care enough that I love too innocently.
Ignoring my actions and betraying my emotions.
Knowing perfectly well that it tears me up inside.
And yet, you hold my hands and caress my cheek.
"When you kiss me, I want to die."+
You're cold.
Like a gun.
And I am the trigger.
No, there is too much of a gap that's set in-between us.
"…and you're just too willing to let it go."
A/N+ This line comes from BtVS, Season 2 or 3, can't remember which one specifically.