Embers and ashes, sweet-smelling dust

are all that remains of a fire that burned

beyond my control

Embers and ashes, softened by tears

A bitter reminder of the leaping flames

in the depths of my soul

Embers and ashes, a token sacrifice

A visitation and leave-taking

A silent demand

Embers and ashes, irrational longing

for just belonging

to someone I don't understand

Embers and ashes, transparent schemes

Haunting dreams recur to hide my way

to guide my way

Embers and ashes, a book of sighs

A volume of highs, gone in a day

Embers and ashes, drift into the past

Float on a breeze, just out of my grasp

Embers and ashes stain my bed

Nobody's dreams were fit to claim

Your face stains my every dream

Only the embers and ashes remain