A/N: My first POTC fic, and probably only the 2nd poem I have ever written in my life. It's a small dose of fluff for those eagerly searching Will/Elizabeth fans out there. It's short, but I hope you enjoy!
IMPORTANT -These are (my view of) Will's thoughts in the hold during the scene of the movie when he bandages Elizabeth's cut hand below decks. It's in a poetic form, obviously.
I Can Only Watch You Walk Away
By Rose-Arwen-Padme
I look in your eyes
Chocolate swirling with hazel
I see my past
It was with you
I see my present
It is with you
I see my future
It will be with you
That much, though, I can only hope
You were taken
I couldn't breathe
You were cut
I felt your pain
Your pain is my own
Your very presence
Both nurtures
And tortures me at the same time
It's remarkable how often those traits coincide
What's this?
A coin you took from me?
Long ago?
But please, don't fear—
For I am not angry at you
I could never be angry at you
I am angry at the truth
At my lineage
You say it would be awful if they knew the truth
But I don't care what 'they' think, what 'they' feel
Only what you think, what you feel
The son of a pirate, you see before you
You know the truth
As do I
The Governor's daughter,
Being looked after by "Bootstrap" Bill's son
What a pair we make
But we are not a pair
I have dreamt of a day where I might call you my own,
And you might call me yours
But that day is not today,
And I fear it will never come
Especially now that you know the truth
A blacksmith, I was
A blacksmith, I still am
But now I am a blacksmith with a family history
A threatening family history
I cannot look at you
I fear I will see things in your eyes I could never bear to see
You say to me you are sorry
I believe you
But I remain quiet
My fear stills my tongue
Fear of the absolute truth that comes with this coin
Fear of your rejection
Fear of your dismissal
You stand up quickly
I want to reach out and take your hand
I do not move
Fear mercilessly commands my actions again
I can only watch you walk away
…Elizabeth…
Finis
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