Drifting Poem by James Casey

Falling, floating, into oblivion and fear
Smoke blinds my eyes as I choke back a tear

The sagging feeling of the melting in my veins
Stirs up visions unbroken by self inflicted chains

The taste of burning embers coats my being
I am standing strong, but my heart is fleeing

Quietness and darkness eases my pain
Tarnishes my soul, as I try to regain

The strength in my heart that I once knew
Before I was left alone without you

I know there is love glowing in the light
But looking into your eyes, I see only night

You offered me a box and called it your heart
And said it was mine right from the start

And if I choose to open to it, what is the gain?
If I only see it in mine, does that make me vain?

Why is it when looking back I see only a star
So that, looking back, I can see eternally far

Did you leave some glittery remnant for me to view there?
Or did you simply want to remind me that you don't really care?

Jim 1961