bitter end

he handled her roughly
until a golden silence
fell upon his heart
and endeared him to a calmer way
what alchemy is this?
still nothing to say
he could not fathom
her immense sensitivity
or calculate the correct date of her fertility
she showed him more than her body
but he was blind to the treasures
until quiet rumbling revelations
began like earthquakes
"be with me....
(her eyes plead)
until the bitter end
but
please
do not call me friend"