Emptiness

by Raji Perera
(Pickering, Canada)

This emptiness follows me
Slowly but surely engulfing my soul
It's been with me for as long as I can remember
In my life, it takes its toll

But then she enters my life
And this empty hole seems to be filled
But time tears us apart
Once again my emptiness is my companion

I'm alone but I should've known...
that this would never leave me
I don't deserve to be saved
But when will I be set free?