the dreams we shared

With  my heart in flames, I watch them burn,
The dreams we shared, my soul’s concern,
Consumed by the blaze, their embers fade,
As I try to forget your eyes’ embrace – betrayed.

The fire rages, a desperate plea,
To erase the memory of your love for me,
But in the ashes, your gaze still lingers,
Taunting, tempting, like a lover’s fingers.

I tried to douse the yearning in my chest,
To free myself from this torturous quest,
Yet the smoke still rises, a siren’s call,
Reminding me almost of a love I can’t recall.

In the end, the flames have run their course,
Leaving me bereft, without remorse,
For I know, no matter how hard I try,
Your eyes will forever haunt this soul of mine.