Oblivion

I called your name in the distant





Labyrinth of my heart,





Longing to capture you love





That has gone away.





You only heard the anguish





In my voice.





But you did not listen to me





As I said,







Come back, don’t leave.















You just looked at me,





And you did not really see.





Your eyes blank,





Your face grave,





Your smile forced.





From your pale lips came





A melancholy voice.







Goodbye,








You said.












You continued to walk away from me.





So I tried to follow your gentle steps.





But my endeavor was a futile one





For my body became numb.








I could not move.





I could not shout.





I could not cry.





I could not run.





I could not do anything but stand





still.









I looked at you,





A mere blurry figure





Drifting slowly





In the fog of oblivion.












I gathered all my remaining strength





And tried to move and break free.





Couldn’t you see?





I want you.





I need you.





I will do anything for you.












I gripped desperately





The last string of hope you have left me,





Not so long ago.





Until I was emancipated.























I wanted to rescue you





My love,





My life,





My all,





From the claws of forgetfulness.












A cold wind kissed my cheeks





As I ran to where you were.





But you were gone.








Tears were welling in my eyes





As I looked at you





Became a smoke,





A vapor,





Gently rising to heaven





Where you truly belong.