Resonant

bereft
I never left
absurd
how the scene clings
even with eyes closed
shut tight
bright fireworks
behind my eyelids
shadows dancing beneath
my heart
beats
the music
climbs
reaching
not quite there
but not here
anymore
please
I can do this
wait
but a moment will not be wasted
you’re gone
already
I’m torn
between
shadows and flashes of light
hands clenched
bracing
for the blows
that never stop coming
even later
when it’s quiet
the music
the light
keeps me awake