Loneliness,
Walking passionately towards me
She wears a dark coat with no face I can see
I try desperately to get up, run, flee
But it’s too late, she ignores my plea
Her hair, sweetly dancing in the breeze
Fire blazing eyes that force me to my knees
Each step she takes is a sharp tease
As she spreads throughout me like disease
Beautiful darkness taking away the light
Heart so cold, so small, ready to fight
She creeps up to my face and takes a bite
Captivating embrace, black as the night
Her mesmerizing voice, chaos in my ears
Each word she sings scares away my fears
With every kiss she gives, she dries my tears
As I turn into loneliness for the rest of my years
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Stephanie Gallegos
Mother, girlfriend, educator, service provider, friend, and everything in between.
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