Faith beats within a shattered heart
blood slipping down the ragged edges
Shame peaks out beneath the fringe
of ruby red droplets staining a spirit pure

Roosted deep within a soul
a tiny orb of hope remains
Willing to rush back towards the pain
at the mere mention of a name

A spot along the rugged strip of life
diluted by longing and tears
Slowly dissipates into the unending
and timeless void of the universe