Ghosts of the Past

Ghosts of the past Return to haunt The tortuous memories resurface Pain so intense Chilling my frail bones My body physically drained of all hope The taunting continues Through nights lonely and dark No slumber or rest for my mind In turmoil and conflict With my wounded heart and tired soul The ghosts slash my smile If it ever dares to appear It stays hidden most of the time My heart lacerated by cruel written words Not to be taken back but used as bait I pray for this anguish to end To relinquish my fears Lay my ghosts to rest once and for all Allow my smile Present myself with consent To move on Make new memories Lock you in the past Banish the ghosts forevermore