Forget the years that only grow harder

as the soul recedes in what the years bring,

as the soul recedes in what the years bring,
as the soul recedes in what the years bring,
grown alien to any touchable thing. —Christian Wiman
grown alien to any touchable thing.
—Christian Wiman

2 responses to “Forget the years that only grow harder”

  1. Flight
    Christian Wiman

    In the end we love the line love cannot cross.
    In the end we fall for what we fail.

    Forget friendship. Ardor.
    Forget the years that only grow harder

    as the soul recedes in what the years bring,
    grown alien to any touchable thing.

    Touch me. As I am. As you can.
    My heart a bird’s heart just beyond your hand.

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