Fading Echoes of Solitude

In the shadows where I dwell,

A quiet heart, a silent shell,

Echoes of laughter feel so fake,

In this crowd, I'm wide awake.

Walking on this cobblestone,

Heart shouting but I'm all alone,

Faces smiling like a masquerade,

But inside me, I’m starting to fade.

Searching for the light I’ve lost,

Counting all the lines I’ve crossed,

But every friend feels like a ghost,

Longing for the one I need the most.

Where are you now, my lighthouse in the dark?

When the waves crash in, I'm falling apart,

These phantoms dance, they don’t know my pain,

I’m reaching out, but it’s all in vain.

The night whispers secrets on my skin,

Wishing for a place where I begin,

Trust broken like a fragile glass,

Chasing memories that always pass.

Beneath this weight I wear alone,

Searching for a way back home,

These fake smiles won’t last too long,

But without you, I don’t feel strong.

Where are you now, my lighthouse in the dark?

When the waves crash in, I'm falling apart,

These phantoms dance, they don’t know my pain,

I’m reaching out, but it’s all in vain.

I’ll keep your voice inside my heart,

Through the storms, we will not part,

And though I sink in sorrow’s tide,

Your love will be my guide.

So here I stand, a silent plea,

In this empty room, just me and me,

With every breath, I call your name,

Until we meet, I’ll carry the flame.