The woman in the cave

She waits beside the stone, where winds Forget their tone. Her hands embrace the bowl, to guard Her broken soul. No daylight meets her eyes, no Warmth beneath the skies. She lives between the tears, and all Her silent fears. She holds the poison back, while shadows paint the Black. Her love endures the pain, Though fate denies her gain. The serpent hangs above, a curse To test her love. Each drop that seeks his face, She catches with her grace. But when the bowl is filled, her steps Cannot be stilled. And while she walks away, his screams Reshape the day. Her Footsteps Fade in gloom, her tears falling Alone. The earth begins to shake, her heart To feel the ache. But still she won't depart, she guards His wounded heart. Her strength is made of grief, Her faith denies relief. She holds the poison back, while shadows paint the Black. Her love endures the pain, Though fate denies her gain. She sits beside the stone, Forever not alone. For love that bears the night, Outshines the gods' own might.