The air is lead It fell to the ground and out of my lungs when you left It was tied to you, like a dog on a leash it followed you everywhere The moment you decided that scars were better left unhealed the leash was let go The air was terrified of the life without you and left me alone to grieve How sad All of this emptiness and not enough air to let me sob A hollow wheeze has earned its place in my heart The air is lead It leaves little trace