There was a time

When I'd smile—

Smile like there is no tomorrow,

Like life would always be filled with glee.

Then you came my way,

Ignited a fire in my soul

That would leave me burnt—

Burnt down into ashes,

Darken my existence,

Nothing on my face or body

But leave a mark on my heart.

You thrived to see

My deep interior so naked

That it feels void in there now.

My soul never left the place

That we'd call our Haven.

Your slow breath

Is entangled with mine—

And I don't know how

To get rid of that.

Wish I could turn back time,

Go back to where it all began

And prevent committing the mistake—

Stop myself from falling for you,

Stop my soul from attaching to you,

Stop the cause of my self-destruction.

Now I grow stronger every day.

I fight back the attacks

Of your long gone sweet memories.

I kill down all that makes me weak,

And I'm exhausted.

Love overpowers hatred

But when love itself turns into hate

Do I still let it master me,

Or my emotions?

I only wanted to be a part

Of your love's harmony,

But now I've come afar.

Your inevitable absence has left me with

A tattoo on my heart.