The Echo Within Me

This pain is small, and temporary,
but it’s my whole world right now.
It’s inside every breath I take, and
carried with me when I’m awake.

Every laugh contains a sharp edge
to catch in the base of my throat.
And when I smile I cannot help but
wince. Even happiness feels numb.

Even when I’m asleep, dreaming,
I run and fight but I can never find
you. Your voice still echoes through
my soul, the reverb never leaving me.