I remember when
Breathing was simple.
In. Out.
In. Out.

Where are you now?

My inhales are
A gasp of ash
Burning
Aching
Leaving me with
A sour taste
Under my tongue.

Where are you now?

I remember when
Breathing was simple.
Do you?
In. Out.

And now it
Stings
Like cigarette smoke
On virgin lungs.
In. Out.
In. Out.

Where are you now?

There's a feeling
Of dust.
A touch of charcoal
Upon my lips
Where yours once were.

Will I ever
Be able to breathe
Without you?

Where are you now?

Gone,
Like my breath?
You'd leave me with
No air in my chest?

Where are you now?
You left.
Like you said you
Never would.

I have nothing
But a smoky ash
Beneath my skin.
A reminder that you
Lied.
You promised me.

There's no air.
There's no air.
There’s nothing left.

Ashes...
Ashes...
We all...
Fall...
Down...