Echoes Remain the Same

I tried to speak, but the words were hollow, My breath held tight to leeward of an echo. You said goodbye, like the end would follow, But I’m stuck dumb trying to swallow. You're far away, But an echo still remains. I called your name, But silence forgot my claims. You're far, far away, But I still feel the flickering flame. Of all we lost too soon, As tide ebbed from our empty room. I watched your eyes fade to dark gray, Like stars that fail, shift to deep dark red. Take me in to join you there, I can't move to follow you, I'm paralyzed.