Rejection

I am your shadow, that small breeze that touches your neck. Always close and at your beck and call. I am waiting on your each and every whim. Your laughter is all I want to fill my ears. I want to hold your gaze and make you laugh. To feel your hands in my hair. Your smile.

Then a wall was built between us and I struggled to climb it. I clawed at it and wished for you to help me break it down. I just wait now, all morning and all day. Holding onto that unconditional love. Safekeeping it for you.

Nights grow lonely and cold. Still, the wall stands. Your words whispered to me are the only thing keeping me warm...

I am not her. I hate my reflection because it is not her face. This love burns me to hang onto. It scorches and hurts, but I can't let go. I'm still waiting for the wall to come down... but I don't think you want that... I think you are waiting for her to come back to you. In all her perfection and youth. Waiting to feel alive again...

You are waiting. Ready to cast me into the dark.