Ghost

I am a ghost of your past
A distant memory carried on your back
Sleep beside you every night
When the tears fall - I blur even hindsight

And we all know
That you’ll be gone by daylight

I am the thief in your bed
I steal the days, your years - lock you in your head
I promise safety and I take your hand
Lead you down treacherous roads and tell you it’ll be alright

And we all know
That you’ll be gone by daylight

I still dream too, you know
Trembling hands, fire, and glistening snow
And with that to dream comes nightmare too
Open your eyes to see the latter coming true