a ghost

is there a reason for the heaviness i carry with me?

there's a warmth i feel when i stand still;

there's a rhythmic breath against my back.

is there a reason i can't feel the lightness of peace?

"there are roses in your hair and a lily on your breast."

there are your songs playing in my dreams again.

is there a reason i can't forget about you?

there are miles between us now.

there's a stranger in your bed.

is there a reason you won't stop haunting me?

there are millions of reasons.

there are millions of distractions.