two truths

competing priorities
which will succeed?
she for her and him for he
a lesson in what can be believed
truth discreet
so it’s hard to see
living in pure obscurity

practically speaking
a secret to keep
kept free from the knowing
hiding in theory
in all her shortcomings
truth holds all authority
unless it’s dead and buried deep

she begs him please
not to leave
but her luck has run out lately
though luck right now isn’t what she needs
realizing what is meant to be
is a power yet unleashed
these past actions she still carries

propelling her beliefs
moving in rhythm with nature’s beat
done living in mystery
in his theories and deceit
another tragic love story
now set to musical melodies
freed up to be somebody’s only