Nightmares

I used to suffer from awful nightmares
But you were always right by my side
You would hug me and wipe away tears
You would make my smile so wide

In those night where dreams took place
You’d grab my wrist without command
You’d slowly bring it up to your face
And you’d place a soft kiss on my hand

But during warm summer nights in June
The prickling cold on my skin felt ruthless
I hadn’t expected nightmares so soon
But dreamless sleep had become near useless

The first night when I awoke from my rest
I could feel my heart crush inwards
As if a great weight was dropped on my chest
As if I’d been stabbed with a million swords

I was left with a bitter taste on my tongue
Each breath more painful than the last
I’d feel my ribs breaking one by one
As I suffered from memories of the past

Now there is no more grips on my wrist
No more kisses for my hand to claim
No words from that voice I’ve missed
No arms wrapping around my frame

A part of me remains forever broken
The part I can try to forget but won’t
Because every morning when my dark eyes open
I know that your beautiful shining emeralds don’t