Words
By Ano Sa
I say that you were just running away.
You go without fear, won't let anyone mess with you.
There was a time where you were scared, an idiot by your standard.
But he taught you to run, to open wings, to run so long and hard.
It was almost too far for me to catch you.
But I know the value of dedication.
You and I are alike.
We see the one we like, we want and then we chase, chase, chase until they have been caught.
But don't you see? He is so far behind us, and waiting would take a lifetime.
And to me, you are but one step ahead, and I a step behind.
You cry, watching the steps of people beyond you, but I have not caught up yet.
That perfect circle inscribed on red reminds me of happiness and of love.
Your back, you see, is all I can see every time we say goodbye.
And your eyes every time you turn around are covered by a blue blindfold, waiting to be released.
My fingers, stretching before me, glance lightly on the knot.
I would run faster, to be able to feel that burning pain lying under a surface of darkest blue.
Sasuke and I are so very alike.
We also know the value of dedication.
But he is so sightless, he does not see past his pains.
And the ribbon over his face has been all but sheathed in hate.
To touch that would burn. Your fingers are too beautiful and small.
But I can wait.
See, I have also learned the value of patience.
There may also be a blindfold over my eyes, but I do not think it will bring much suffering.
And I wait, jogging in rhythm, until you slow down enough for me so that my fingers, however torn or bleeding, may undo the shades of your blindness.
And though you may cry that day, I will cover your closed eyes with kisses.