hope-losing

I wish I could
hold you in my arms
protect you from
each and every harm.

But we both know I can't,
we're no longer each other's!
And yet I'd look after you
if I was ever sober.

Do you remember
us sitting by the river?
When my kisses and the wind
were enough to make you shiver.

The tulips I got you,
the ones I know you didn't throw away,
now rot and represent
all the "sorry" we didn't say.

Your eyes once so bright
are now the darkest shade of blue.
But I can't change that,
you know I can't save you.

There's so much
I wish you would know
but wishing is of no use, 
for the world has already 
 emptied your soul.