Empty

Empty

As I lay down to sleep

Saying my prayers

I notice

Your not here

Sliding in what

Was the comfort

Of this now 

Lonely existent

Of where you

Use to be

Memories 

Floor my 

Mind

Me holding 

Your hand

Us making plans

I stand lifeless 

Crying

She's gone

Wake me 

Please

Let this pain cease

As my heart

Aches

Find me 

My love of yesterday 

That's run

Away

Taking

With her 

Pieces

Of me

As I lay down to sleep

And say my prayers

I notice

Emptiness 

Of 

What use

To be 

You

Deborah R. Shaw

The Silent Stalker