When I'm Away From You

By Joseph McGowan

When I’m away from you the air I breath tastes stale
The vibrant colors I used to see all now turn to pale

The sounds I once heard all seem to fall on deaf ears
For when I’m away from you the days seem to turn into years
I walk the city streets at night calling out your name
Under the neon light standing in the pouring rain

The wind howls as if it calls my name, and answers my call
Rain drops crash almost piercing my flesh as they fall

A million tears from lost lovers that have yet to be found
Gather at my feet in a puddle on the ground

I fall to my knees and look up into the sky, as I call out your name
Fist clenched I pound the ground
I throw my arms to the heavens, fingers parted I feel the warm rain

The water beads on my cheeks and like tears runs down my face
They seem to burn into my skin, for their paths now leave a trace

A crowd has gathered and some stop and stare
I look right through them as if they were not there

Storm clouds grow heavy and mask the light on the horizon
Storm clouds grow heavy in my heart for I’m finally realizing

That when I’m away from you the air I breath taste stale
The vibrant colors I used to see all now turn to pale

The sounds I once heard all seem to fall on deaf ears
For when I’m away from you the days seem to turn into years

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