The Final Farewell

Desire for your embrace, Enchantment takes hold, Leaves me gasping for air Tonight while I slumber 'neath the silent hum, Mere footsteps speak of splendor, Tomorrow bring my love to me Pale skin shimmers in the night, Eyes close with wonder, arms caress with tenderness, Your body is mine tonight Together we rise, Neath the moonlit sky, Fixated on the darkness Echoes that no longer return, Carry on to be lost and never heard again The strongest foundation begins to crack Lay beside you motionless in he moonlight You still sleep with thoughts benign Ghost of a man inside, left behind Empty of form and removed of shape, Bounded by grey