My heart’s so broken,

I’m still coughing up blood.

That’s a lie; still numb.

Soft as candlelight,

Your eyes peer into mine,

Unpainted thoughts caressing,

The empty canvas of our souls.

Our desires, merely sketches,

Light lines curving gently,

Barely lingering,

Just enough to feel.

Our words, unwoven memories

Strewn across the floor

Tangled melodies, unsung

Our dreams reflected.

What are we to do,

With two broken hearts?

Are all the pieces here?

Do they even fit?

Where do we even start?

For twisted shadows of our pasts

Haunt our every step.

Sometimes you have to write;

Free the voices that beat against,

The walls of your soul.

To call you “darling”

Such a simple, passing thought,

Brought tears to my eyes.

Our names do not fit,

But everything else seems to.

Let’s give it a shot.

At first I was numb,

Understanding, then upset.

Now I’m numb again.

I just want someone,

Someone who won’t run away

As soon as they know.

I do have close friends,

And a loving family,

Just know, I still care.

Say you’ll never hurt,

A promise I know you’ll break,

Everyone else has.

Loneliness is real

Even in a crowd of friends,

Utterly alone.