Ok, I had to make a few edits. Let me know what you think.
Bruce

The Hanged Man Pleads

So if I were to die
a thousand deaths
and suffer for a thousand years
and bathe your feet
in my tears
would you then
look upon me?
Would you see me?
Would there be any chance
that you could forgive me?

I'd gladly die
those one thousand deaths
and give up all else -
all of myself
just to look into your
eyes
and know
you are looking into mine.

By Bruce Whealton
revised 8/07/09