a theft

how steep a penance is paid
for the stolen dream denied salvage
turn every pocket and cushion
nothing changes the balance

my dear you are sad for a sentence
the mortgage a curse of time
these bars haunt my daily existence
compensation commensurate to crime

"Jubilee!" we clamor, relief from love
praying two gods' names
whether grape or florin, forgiveness or dove
our losses together lain