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I look around the empty street

“Is anyone there” I scream but

no one replies

I’m all alone

The only thing filling the streets are shapeless shadows

And the sound of my heartbeat

I cannot remember who I was

Or who I am

My names a blank, my purpose unclear

I fall to my knees and my eyes start to tear

I’m terrified of being alone

Yet alone I am and always will be

For I know there is no hope for me

I reach out for the shadows in hopes they will surround me

But they quickly disappear

Even the shadows seem to shun me

I cling to the hope they will come back for me

Lift me to my feet dust me off and tell me I’m alright

But I should know better

I am alone

Not a friend left in the world

Now all I can do is chase shadows

And dreams and hope someday

Someone will find my name engraved in the street

It will lead them to my past my present

And then maybe they will find it

The thing I long for most

Me