we dream
for so long;
stand on the beach
and feel the salty air
caress our lips;
like lovers we once
knew, long ago.

we fight
for so long;
lie awake at 3
a.m. staring at the
ceiling fan making
its rounds, bidding goodbye
to a life we thought we knew.

we whisper
for so long;
words half-formed in
our throats, dying
as soon as we open our mouths,
too afraid to scream
because we know it's no use.

for as long as i know you;
you will give me something
to dream about
to fight for
to whisper.

like autumn leaves
caught by the tiniest breeze
leaving our souls hollow
and bare.

i miss you.