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.