elsewhere

 
flighty shadow, flitting between worlds
sorrow aches and I still crave presence of being
a death too soon, my needs not met

the morrow gazes into me
foretelling more woe
contemplating what to do

avoidance of deep emotions
weeping keeping my countenance intact
only crumbling under extreme pressure

you smile inside I'm most beautiful when I cry
tending to my wounds
while you seek me elsewhere

hidden in the shadows
my mirage entertains
while my spirit recovers