Senses

Used to smell your sweet scent, everywhere I went
followed me throughout, day and night, thought it heaven sent
 heart would skip a beat, as I think of you and me
a treat, delight, shared cool nights, carefree, under that moonlit tree

From the corner of my eye, I spy, your long red dress
worn by a different guise, phantom of my mind, forever a mess
see it flow into view, like a river flowing through

realise my sense is off, my vision is untrue

Feel the light touch on my chest
as I lay awake, heart races, feeling blessed

remember i am alone, this room, a land of dreams, forgotten
the touch, just a pang of pain, a twinge, a strain, throat has a knot in

Sleep washes over me
like waves across the sea
hear your soft voice, calling forth, a message of our love, combined
I rejoice, until I recognise that it is all within my mind

Used to dream that you would return
sat in your old chair, every time I turn

hoped beyond belief, you would take your place, next to me
Now that seat is worn, the dreams faded, long gone, they flee

Cant trust my senses to guide
they create, distort, real truths they hide
my memories don't relate
the story, missing fragments, sits out of date

The truth that did pass, the lies, the stabs to the back
the jabs to the heart, the constant hurt, the forgotten attack
your cheating days, an affront to the real me

they leave me questioning my sanity

Thanks for reading,

Kyle.

Artwork  © Rebecca Costello.