Haunted

Do you remember me?
Hear me calling out to you from ages past?
I stand and watch you pass me by,
Over and over; can you not see me?
For I can see you clear as day.

Storm clouds come when I am mad,
As though it tries to copy how I feel.
The rain, like tears upon my face,
Thunder like my anger rumbling,
Lightning like my hatred lashing out.

Do you know me?
Laughing with you on this happy day?
It hurts as I stay standing here,
As you disappear; are you hiding from me?
For I hide my love from you.

Winter plays its tune outside my window,
The cold penetrating through the glass to me.
The icy chill reflects my heart,
The cool wind sliding down my back,
Fingers on my spine that sing a song.

Do you miss me?
Feel my ghostly arms around you tight?
Keep me safe within the haven that
Is your arms; can you hold me tonight?
For I need to know you love me.

Shadows in the courtyard run and hide,
You walk with lamp in hand and woman arm.
A kiss to her is knife to my sad soul,
A laugh from you is clawing in my mind,
The lantern dropped is my heart shattering.

I can see you stand with her today,
Your kisses shared, laughter in the air;
Your eyes are shining, happy once again.
My jealousy is there but cannot thrive,
For my body rots in grave outside.

KC - 3/7/05