the gaze
becoming unclear,
and more unclear
the words
becoming empty,
and emptier
the heavy steps,
the vague touch,
the hollow promises
persistently leaving only wounds

you are still here,
but
why can't i feel you?
you are still here,
but
why can't i recognize you?
you are still here,
not leaving
but
changing
constantly making me die,
every night,
missing you.