Fade

 
falling through memories I watch you fade
touching your soul we come close, then pull away
darkness of faith I love you utterly
captivating my heart you charm

spilling my secrets I tell you everything
my closest confidant
I need to tell you there is something missing

caress the feeling and talk to me
of today and always
my sorrow grows when you leave
with the knowledge I can't reach

to touch all the places you hide
my soul seeks yours
we fall apart and then make up
old hurts grow and distance is caused
my love, tend to my wounds
and I will kiss yours

in the dark we meet
empty of need
retreating behind our scars
a loneliness of being
takes the place of affection

where have you gone?

deeply inflicted I pretend I'm okay
hurts grow out of control
still I come to you in my vulnerability

to say I love you