“Evening falling…a soft lamenting…”
The world softens
Fading light
Burning in my skin
Aching in my bones
Nights are worst
Racing thoughts
Hard to breath
Loneliness creeps
Like a prowler
Echoes of joy
Memories of pain
Stillness reminds me
He’s gone away
No goodbye
No reasons why
Now I’m alone
Abandoned by those
Who said I love you
Anger and fear
Scare away rest
Anxiety and depression
My companions
Snuggled in close
Whispering to me
Chasing away sleep
Tears flowing
Drowning in grief
What might have been
What never will be
What once was
What I’m afraid
Never will be again
Why am I here
Where do I go now
Why is this happening
How do I heal
There is no rest
For the grieving
When sleep comes
So do nightmares
Waking up sweating
Tears streaming
Body trembling
Wishing for arms
To comfort me
Wishing for words
To soothe me
Only echoes answer
When I call for help
Holding desperately
To the hope
That I will heal
That I will love
The nighttime again
Smile at the stars
Revel in the moonlight
For now
My bleeding heart
Prefers the day
