When did it all become so real?
This life
And every sharp
Biting
Steely speck of pain

I wish I couldn’t feel it
or understand the weight of it
I wish I were immune
Like so many others
But, what a dream

It felt so real
Like we were really together
And I was actually holding
Your small warm body
Against mine
And you were really happy
And safe
And I loved it
I was grateful
As I rocked you in my arms
Soldier stance
A warrior for you
my love
Vowing to always keep you safe
In my arms and away from pain

I was a half
And you were a half
And together we made a whole
Something so beautiful
So complete
That it sent my heart flying
And my body buzzing in celebration

Not even he mattered anymore
It was only you
And it was only I
Our love was the only love
But then morning came
And ripped you from my arms

Goodbye my baby
My love and my only
It is time for you to leave me
It is time for me to wake up alone
And feel the emptiness in my heart
And the burning in my burning chest
Where you once lay your sweet face.