The Rape of the Innocent (A Gift)

The diamonds glittered
Breaking the sun
As the old man
Passed the
Cup

The tattered rags blew
Devoid of warmth
As the dying
Lost man
Reached

For moments eyes locked
Promises revealed
As they felt
A renewal
of hope

The receiver... the giver
Both know that only
A single heart beat
Separates their
Reversal