The immovable mountain

This perilous tug of war must cease
my hands are burnt and weary
from grasping a rope
that must be relinquished

For I have attempted to conquer
an impossible mountain
my back has begun to surge with pain

The reality here is inevitable
no longer can I change
what is beyond my grasp

In heartfelt desperation
I have embraced an illusion
a fantasy for which there is
no happy conclusion

Insecurity and fear have molded you
into an unemotional iceberg

Our bedroom once was like the Carriibean
now I'm sleeping in Antartica

I extended my deepest aspirations to you
upon a fine sterling platter
only to receive an empty gray plate

There was a brief moment
I witnessed the door slightly ajar
abruptly it slammed violently shut

So much time has vanished
too many vain attempts

Nonetheless I will not concede to defeat

Your eyes are sealed shut
now to a narrow mindset
and a self loathing soul

An invaluable lesson is painfully learned
I cannot change someone else
only myself for the better

Now I observe the birth of a butterfly
as a blast of fresh soothing air
soars within
charred hands have begun to heal

Your feet are covered in cement
while mine stand at the start line
of the doorway leading to the rest of my life

Mountains don't move
but you can