it is times like this,
i miss him most.
his haunted kiss,
gone like a ghost.

fragile smiles and falling tears,
plague these endless halls.
lost laughter and newfound fears,
built these looming walls.

i pledged forever,
i would remain at his side.
but i could never,
match his stride.

i′ve lost my heart to theft,
and given up on the chase.
i am all i have left,
cradled in my own embrace.

Karran Kumar ℵ Cradled In My Own Embrace