A Lost Soul Poem by Craig Piercy

When you wander around looking for that thing that's missing
It's your soul that's missing

That heartbeat, feeling of retreating
Lost and alone
Chasing your soul
Always steps behind, never mind

Wait, see what's around you
It's your shell moving, one step after another
Looking, searching, constantly moving
Always trying to improve

It's a feeling like your soul is off floating on a higher plane
Observing you, your moves, what you do, what you say
It's time my soul came back to stay
I pray to be able to continue to play, so please stay

An emptiness, a loss although temporary, it's very bloody scary
That hunt for a lost soul
It's my soul
Come back!