Addicted to the Memory of You

 ADDICTED TO THE MEMORY OF YOU.

Spying glimpses with the corner of my eye

Turning to see not a soul standing by

Your scent as I walk into an empty room

Is it madness descending or some deepening gloom?

I'm addicted to the memory of you

Hearing your laughter from our cold, vacant bed

Certain you are there, but when I turn my head

Naught but a fleeting image I'm fearful to lose

As I tearfully hug armfuls of your old clothes

I'm addicted to the memory of you

My heart is pounding, my sleepless eyes straining

But the dim darkness reveals to me nothing

Except for the thought of you lingering yet

The faraway feel of your touch kindles regret

I'm addicted to the memory of you

I feel closer to you than ever before

Although we could never be further apart

They say only time can heal a broken heart

If that is true, stop all the damned clocks. No more

I'm addicted to the memory of you

God help me, God forsake me, God come and take me

I'm addicted to the memory of you.

A tribute to all those who have loved and lost.