never enough

and time runs out as always
fast or slow
slips away
like childhood dreams

we sit alone together
so many years silent
so many smiles apart
so many words thought

there is, was, always wish that there will be
the touch
of fingertips coarse
on skin as smooth as tears

everything shared and everything lost
left with ghosts
who scream in darkness
during dreams and nightmares
quiet nights
ups and downs
alcohol breath
burning hearts and bleeding lips
red eyed absolution
forgiveness and regret
scare away the memories

one last moment together
never enough
so have to clutch at air
and space to keep us there

like childhood dreams
we slip away
fast or slow
and time runs out as always