Of Postludes

How can it be

Both soothing and vexing

Invisible whisper

Of tender torment

Pleasing, compassionate

Teasing, perplexing

Ever time’s master

…a moment

Giver and taker

Lover, Heart-breaker

Beautiful thief

That none can dissuade

Gentle persuasion

Brutal invasion

And then in the end

…a memory made

J~