release me from my nightmares, and
I will for once welcome the dawn.
your breath is cold, your touch is dank,
the grave has held you in its arms;
release me from my nightmares, love
alone, anon, and free from harm.
I cannot love you any less
for all my heart is broken
it beats its bleeding, fractured wings
against the words we've spoken
and oh! for a dreamless sleep, my love
amidst the bitter shards;
I will dream again in better times
alone, anon, and free from harm.