Tell Me Why You Haunt Me So

Tell me why you haunt me so.
I must admit that I don’t know.
But thoughts of you fill up my mind
And won’t be left behind.
You’ve entered into all my dreams,
A vague and distant hope, it seems.
A constant, almost subtle threat
That I cannot forget.
You fill me up, I overflow.
Tell me why you haunt me so.

Tell me why you haunt me so.
The planted seed must surely grow.
And thoughts of you just fill my head
Like vines they cling and spread.
They slowly creep up every wall
And crumble them until they fall.
Then cover all beneath their bloom,
A peaceful flowery tomb,
And there I sleep, so far below.
Tell me why you haunt me so.

Tell me why you haunt me so.
I know not where to turn or go.
You’re everywhere, an ocean wide
And I’ve nowhere to hide.
You beat upon my rocky shore,
Patiently break down my door.
You seep through every crack and hole
Replenishing my soul.
I’m dragged out by your undertow.
Tell me why you haunt me so.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Stasukevich Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 9:06 PM
We are kindred spirits, Stephen. This poem is describing just what I went through. I'm at the tail end of a breakup that I don't want. Months ago this described me. It's like Psalm 23:4. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me." Despair is a better word for death to describe my situation. Im glad its over, I can move on. You captured it beautifully. Well done! A fav for me. Blessings~John
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 4:46 PM
Hello Stephen Tefft, why she haunts you so? A break up is hard to get over.You probably have feelings for her still. She probably not or she could. Give her time. Have a nice evening my friend.
Mchattie Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Moving on is extremely difficult but as they say, time heals all things my friend. Stay strong.
Tefft Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Thank you much.
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