A Fragile Disguise

In shadows cast, you're not by my side,
Yet dwell within, in my heart you abide.
Through fleeting dreams, you dance and gleam,
A bittersweet echo, a distant theme.

No meeting place for our souls to find,
Yet sweet memories, an eternal bind.
Unforeseen, this separation's decree,
Tears flow freely, yet I pretend to be free.

A walk envisioned, hand in hand,
Now a...