....

Opened my eyes,

After a troubled sleep,

Full of nightmares, ghosts, crashes and blood

Felt around, thought you were with me,

Wanted to cuddle myself in your arms,

And feel safe, away from fear.

Not finding you there, I remembered,

You had walked out that day,

Leaving me alone,

With my tarnished ego.

I picked up my new companion,

The bottle of rum, kept right beside me on the bed.

Took a sip and lit a cigarette,

My day began, with intoxication,

As before,

Just this time,

Not induced by you.

~k~