Two steps

Every single one

Came with a promise,

A promise of being there

some a promise to love

Forever...eternity.

Yet two steps into reality

Forver and eternity

Lasted only those two steps.

Left behind

In a swirl of dust

Amongst the million memories

Given in those two steps

Left behind to regain strength

Left behind to gag at the reflection.

Alone to face the world

To put on a face

To cover the hurt

To bury the pain

Under a million lies

And a fake smile.

Catch my breath

And take a step

Leaving behind a trail

Of pain and hurt

In a swirl of dust

Wait for it to settle

Along with my memories

Careful not to retrace my steps

Careful not to look back......