A shadow crossed my soul today,
A voice came from my past.
An ill wind blew a trice today and froze my heart like ice.

A chapter closed re-opened,
Without an invitation.
A book once shelved fell f’ward t’ward this soul in isolation.

A hand did spread my way today,
Across my man made chasm
And reached down deep into my depths, searching still locked fathoms.

Talons screeched upon my soul
In one long swift abrasion.
Hunting for the morsel ‘neath my walls of consternation.

Familiar ground was felt today,
Familiar conversation.
Like dancing with the Devil for the price of my salvation.

You reached out once again to me
You reached out with intention.
A hollow offering made in vain, an empty resurrection.

Within the sea of talk today,
Within your empty words,
You proved my premonition as your poisoned tongue unfurled.

In one fell swoop you slayed today
All blissful recollection.
My mem’ries died embraced within the tide of your selection.

Your shadow won’t pass here again
Your voice will ne’er be heard,
For from this moment on declare my soul has thee now purged.