Slip Away

When I closed my eyes

I felt you right next to me

The soft wind whispered

And I followed your steps silently

As i continued walking

My heart throbbed a deafening beat

Until i couldn't hear your steps anymore

And i had to pause and open my eyes

There you were still in front of me

But you weren't facing me at all

With one big step i moved closer

But you also stepped further away

I tried to reach for your arm

But my hand touched no flesh

You strode quick and fast

And you slowly vanished in front of my sight

 I wanted to say a word

I wanted to stop you from leaving me

I wanted to ask what was wrong

But i was all frozen and speechless

Though you're nowhere to be seen

I struggled for little steps

Because i trusted you so deeply

And i didn't want to just give up 

As i was nearing our secret sanctuary

I let out a sigh and tried to smile

But it was too painful without you

I just bent my knees and cried

Hopelessly sobbing 

I felt you right next to me again

You looked all the same

But it felt like i didn't know you at all

Right then i realized

Something about us didn't seem right

I should have started forgetting long ago

I should have stopped holding on

Apparently we had become strangers from the start

But i couldn't discern

Because all i cared about was my feelings for you

I overlooked how wrong a man you were. 

It took me quite some time

To fully grasp the reality

That some things are not meant to be

But i hold on to this hope, that no pain lasts.

I dedicate this to my once-broken-hearted-friends, Lovely and Beverly.