Empty

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I awoke with such hollowness in my chest,

I could not feel the beat of my heart.

An emptiness that hunger cannot cure.

Tears burned the edges of my eyes.

Trying to recall the dream that had started to blur,

I wanted to know what was the cause of the darkness inside.

Then the memories hit like shards of glass,

The feeling of warm arms holding me tight,

Passionate kisses, loving strokes and touches.

Ripped away through pain and aging.

I miss the touch and connection that warmed me within.

Now I feel empty inside.

HCB