The red mile

Walking along a dark road
Listening to every lie ever told

Watching as fog fades each smile,
Wondering how long this is, this red mile.

Bodies go through me, like I'm a shade.
Tears hit the path, but the echo will always fade.

It's getting too dark to see, and I see no light.
Even my shady companion can't hold against the dark might.

I turn around though, with perfect clarity at what to do,
I have to get back, but back to who?

No matter the cost, whatever it takes,
I'll find a way, there's too much at stake.

Back to the faces that greeted me with a smile,
I will walk back this red mile.