My ghost

You are my ghost,
I am your ash.
I am haunted by your absence,
And burnt by your presence.

You mock me.
I play your fool.
You burn me.
I strike the match.

I exist for silence.
You rattle my chains.
I shut my eyes to the world.
You project shadows on my eyelids.
I shout out for help.
You steal my breath.
I sleep for respite.
You crowd my dreams.

I pray for loneliness.
You will not let me down.