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The longing so deep and vast

Remnants of lover’s past

Etched into the bone.

The longing mars my skin

Scar tissue rebuilt

Again and again.

Storied like a cave wall

Pictures and scribblings

In your messy scrawl.

You lodged yourself

Hidden in corners

Locked safely in my mind.

You promised you’d see me

Life after life

Time after time.

The longing so acute

Dreams haunt me of you

Strong hands and soft eyes.

I pray to see your face

An image I’ve misplaced

Freckles and blemishes to trace.

Only, the longing persists

Follows me ’round corners and bends

Threatens to overpower.

On the coldest nights

The longing provides

A memory of what was.

You haunt and you stalk

Watch, but never talk

Protect like a lock.

I feel your presence

Away from the heavens

Only able to meet me here.

The longing deepens

Resolve weakens

Condemned to walk alone.

Oft before sleep overpowers

I dream of meteor showers

Each a message from you.

The longing devours

Torturous, lonely hours

Dreaming but never reaching.

Will you reveal yourself?

No ending tied in a neat bow

No resolution

No way to know.

Only the longing stays

Only the longing remains.