comfort in the shade

the proof was always here
though I never gave a thought
for where the night might sleep
when morning came
would planets turn
a face about
and find another mother
might then the light
be witness to our shame
when looked away
turned into the shadows
we restored
as small the fate
that drew its only breath
gave us more for loving
yet we never took the plough
sought comfort in the shade
and waited death
without a tear
for moments passed
familiar taste of words
might wager for their worth
yet never know
what was real
and what was given strength
by make believe
would that the truth
be lessened
e'er silence make it so