The Ghost Beside Me

I am always and never alone Whispers in my ear when I close my eyes And dream of running barefoot through the poppy fields and dancing in misty meadows With each briny breath I can almost remember The blood in my veins My reflection in the watery mirror And a glowing sun beneath the waves As voice is carried away by the wistful breeze I slip away from you, and from me I sleep soundlessly in my river bed The wind and cold water Shining wounds reflected within the red ripples Like little smiling faces under glass washing away the memories The sun ever gleaming in my eyes Eyes which I can no longer close So very tired now and sleep will come quick The last secret I will keep with me Forgive me for leaving, but I am just so tired Now I finally feel safe and no longer alone The Ghost beside me... is me

Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Apr 26, 2025