Songs of The Abyss

Afterglow

As we bask in the afterglow of our love

I feel the warmth of your body around mine.

You wrap your arms around me making me feel safe.

I feel what love is supposed to feel like as I gaze upon your eyes.

As we bask in the afterglow of our love

We talk about the future through fantasies and the what-ifs of life.

You becoming a famous researcher, making important breakthroughs.

Me, I am still trying to define my path.

As we bask in the afternoon of our love.

We voice our concerns and worries but at the same time know we're safe.

We are safe from the world in this cocoon of love we've woven like spiders.

We are safe from the harsh rain of words and the blazing judgment of people.

As we bask in the afterglow of our love

I start realizing that I really do love you still.

I look at your twinkling eyes and sigh in disbelief.

Why has God blessed me so? Why has God given me another chance at heaven?

As we bask in the afterglow of our love.

Snapping back to the reality at hand, I realize that I must snap back and out.

I need to start working on myself, reach higher, be better, grow taller and stronger.

I realize that I must become worthy, if not for you, at least for myself.

As we bask in the afterglow of our love.

I know I am safe and can safely rest in your arms.

Your warm embrace has become my home and I couldn't have it any other way.

You chose me, even if temporarily, we chose each other to become more than just allies in the war.

As we bask in the afterglow of our love.

Bombs fall and detonate.

Portable stars dying in mid-air.

We are here, together at doom's end.

Our tears evaporate in a fiery haze.

As we bask in the orange setting sun.

I take your hands and pull you close against my chest.

You place a soft kiss on my lips and offer a smile.

I open my eyes and realize this line is dead.

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