The Twine that Binds

Out of my mind and lost in time Holding on to a love unkind Unwind the twine that cruelly binds Me to my severed valentine Her voice still calls through echoing halls As madness clings to crumbling walls All consumed in lingering perfume Her presence like a ghost haunting this room. Left behind—a love consigned A fantasy born within my mind She gave a heart that was never mine Loving lines that failed to rhyme With deep regret, our fate was set Your piercing dagger I’ll not forget I curse your name in stabbing pain All that remains—this haunting refrain