nosedives.

no words could make this ditch deeper
the ambling idiot
awake and asleep here
might have misjudged this
(the humorless banter)
this calf to the slaughter
all of a father's
love for his daughter
he stumbled into
accidentally stepped on
forgive him
your graciousness
he knows not he falters
his blind eyes all open
his flame all retarded
hope for forgiveness
hope to climb out tomorrow
numb and frozen hands
the sun finally on them.