Come daybreak

Candle night

 moment has melted down

leaving nothing but scars

shadows of memories dancing

tears hitting the floor.

Mind lost in search of

heart to explore

but a vacancy sign

tells the story it knows well.

Out of the speakers

“Like a rock”, Oh Bob!.

Grim reaper should come knock

my bags have been packed

since he took you away.

This loneliness, breathing wax

has taken its toil on me

but I be damn that I

succumb

as another candle is lit

to burn bright as your smile.

Come daybreak

I’ll don the mask

accept life.