The eerie sound makes me feel alone
And somehow sadly afraid
For what might walk
Fretful and angry
Encouraged by the chill
And the high-pitched whine
Barely audible
But unmistakable
There is a shadow
I saw it move, hover
As a wisp of smoke
Clearing before my eyes
And I move my head
To check the swaying trees
Beyond the window
Which now seem strangely calm
I know you are there
I’ve seen you before
But I bow my head
And continue reading my book
Afraid to acknowledge
Scared to see more
I had the conversation once
Told a friend what I had seen
Suffered the pitying glance
Dismissive smile
Because you are never there
When I’m not alone
Your message is for me
But I’m too afraid
To listen or respond
Please
Just leave me alone
Never Lost
When someone passed
reaches out
it’s hard to ignore
but impossible to believe
the hope that leaps
within the heart
That loved ones
really are there
in the shadows
or by our side
walking with us
as we live our lives
Always remembered
and never lost
a twilight world
connected by love
of one person
for another
transcending time