biting the inside of my lip
i take a deep breath
continuing to shake my head
of painful memories
and frightening sounds
you were so close
i might have died as well
when your breathing stopped
my own screams echo inside
of my trembling body
i'm afraid of falling asleep
of entering a taunting world
where you die over and over again
of not knowing what to do
of reliving you slipping
through my pale fingers
i can't let that happen again
you need to always know peace
never facing the danger
of my reckless actions
you also need to know
what you're doing to me
stirring up these strong emotions
awakening my dry soul
and showing me love
you need to know the reason
as to why I can't lose you again
you need to know
that my heart burns for you.