Away From Me

I look up at the stars
Helplessness enveloping me
Wondering where you are
Even though you’re right beside me

Your hand holds mine tightly
I can barely feel you there
I let my hand slip from your grasp lightly
Falling slowly into despair

You take my chin gently
Pulling my eyes toward you
You’re eyes burrow greatly
But never getting through

With one last shred of hope
You press your lips to mine
Arms slowly surrounding me
Holding me for a time

My eyes stare at you empty
No familiarity within
My tortured gaze escapes me
Dragging you farther in.