Recurring Dream

I wrote this and figured I'd show everyone since it is one of my personal favorites.

Staring up at the moon with you by that lake
We knew this would be the last time
And it isn't a secret that we are both afraid
We sit in quiet for if we speak, it will be a goodbye
I don't want to leave, but it's getting late
As the water gathers in our eyes
You beg for me to stay
You say this could be a new start
We could be happy and mend our broken hearts
That we can rekindle a flame with just a spark
But deep down, we know we are only shadows
Left in the shade
I wish there was some other way
But this love we shared has slowly decayed
There's no way to return from a rusted state
And as I begin to walk away
The sun comes up from its sleep
The rays pointing behind me
I turn my head back to something I always expect to see
Where you stood just moments before
Were a set of footprints on the shore
And the light shining on just a memory...

Author's Note

Just tell me what you think? Is it something you can relate to? Let me know your feedback and criticism! Thank you everyone!

Reviews

[ashw]

I really like this! The solemnity of the situation really comes through the words, just two people realizing they need to move on, because love shared in the past cannot sustain a future. I especially like the part "we are only shadows, left in the shade", very creative.